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National Junior Ranger Day

A ranger and a young visitor dressed up like a ranger at National Junior Ranger Day in Shenandoah.

NPS | John F. Mitchell

Saturday, April 20, 2013

"EXPLORING, LEARNING, PROTECTING"

Have you ever put your hand into a bear's footprint? Have you ever tried on a ranger hat? Here's your chance!

Shenandoah National Park has some special activities planned for National Junior Ranger Day. The program is designed to help children and families connect with parks in ways that engage them in exploring, learning, and practicing stewardship.

Most of the programs are open to visitors of all ages. Special "Junior Ranger Day"certificates and patches will be available.

Activities meet at (Dickey Ridge Vistor Center, Mile 4.6 and Byrd Visitor Center, Mile 51), on Skyline Drive, unless otherwise noted. There is no charge for the programs, and there's no need to register.

 

Junior Ranger Day Programs and Activities

Click here for a printable program schedule.

Time

Program/Activity Description

Location

9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Touch Table
Get a feel for nature's diversity.

Dickey Ridge Visitor Center: Mile 4.6
Byrd Visitor Center: Mile 51

9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Uniform Try-On Station for Kids
Suit up and imagine being a national park ranger!

Dickey Ridge Visitor Center: Mile 4.6
Byrd Visitor Center: Mile 51

9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Look for clues to answer fun questions about the park.

Dickey Ridge Visitor Center: Mile 4.6
Byrd Visitor Center: Mile 51

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Bells and Whistles!
Get a close-up view of the variety of equipment law enforcement rangers use to help keep you safe.

Byrd Visitor Center: Mile 51

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

More Bells and Whistles!
Check out our fire truck and join a firefighter holding the business end of a working fire hose.

Byrd Visitor Center: Mile 51

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Bells and Whistles!
Check out our fire truck and join a firefighter holding the business end of a working fire hose.

Dickey Ridge Visitor Center: Mile 4.6

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

More Bells and Whistles!
Get a close-up view of the variety of equipment law enforcement rangers use to help keep you safe..

Dickey Ridge Visitor Center: Mile 4.6


 
National Junior Ranger Day is part of National Park Week, April 20-28, 2013. Special programs are being held at national parks around the country. Check out what other parks are doing by going here.
 

Did You Know?

Coyotes are gray to tannish with long snouts, large erect ears and a bushy tail with a black tip.

Coyotes, by their very opportunistic nature, have become established residents of Shenandoah National Park. More...