• Hikers on Granite Pass in Rocky Mountain National Park/NPS photo by John Marino

    Rocky Mountain

    National Park Colorado

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Be A Junior Ranger

America's national parks are wondrous places set aside to preserve scenic landscapes, wildlife, plant life, cultural sites and history. When you become a Rocky Mountain National Park Junior Ranger, you will have fun and learn as you help protect these special treasures.

To become a Junior Ranger stop at one of our visitor centers to pick up a book with park activities. Complete a series of activities during your park visit, share the answers with a park ranger, and receive an official Junior Ranger badge.

 

You can also download printable versions of Junior Ranger booklets.

For English-language versions:

  • For ages under 5 (pdf 3.5M), click here.
  • For ages 6-8 (pdf 2.8M) click here.
  • For ages 9-12 (pdf 4M) click here.

For Spanish-language versions:

  • Para edades de 5 años y menores (pdf 3.4M), clic aquí.
  • Para edades 6-8 (pdf 2.9M), clic aquí.
  • Para edades 9-12 (pdf 3.7M) clic aquí.

National Park Service Programs for Kids

Become a Junior Ranger on-line through the Web Ranger website.

Did You Know?

Ptarmigan in summer camouflage

The ptarmigan is camouflaged perfectly in summer, with "mottled rock" color, and in winter, when it takes on the color of snow.