For Kids

"The preservation of the useful and beautiful animal and bird life of the country depends largely upon creating in the young an interest in the life of the woods and fields."

Theodore Roosevelt

 

School Projects and Research
You can find out all about Theodore Roosevelt National Park on our website. To get answers to your questions, start with some of these pages:

• Frequently Asked Questions - Find answers to common questions about the park and explore links to more information.
• Geology - Landforms, fossils, erosion
• Park History - How the park was founded.
• History - Theodore Roosevelt, Cattle Ranching, Civilian Conservation Corps, historic buildings, American Indians, and more
• Landforms and Ecosystems - Grasslands, rivers, badlands, and forests
• Animals - Mammals, reptiles, birds
• Plants
• Wildlife Management - The park uses science and technology to manage the wildlife and to control non-native plants.
• For current issues affecting the park- see News Releases and the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment website.
  

 

Things for Kids to Do

There's a lot for kids to see and do in Theodore Roosevelt National Park! You can see lots of animals, roast marshmallows over a campfire, hike a trail, go horseback riding, see a ranger program, and even become a Junior Ranger!

Earn your own Junior Ranger badge when you come to the park by participating in the Junior Ranger Program. You can also become a WebRanger from home! Learn how to Be A Junior Ranger.

Become a member of the Badlands Club! Ask a ranger at the South Unit Visitor Center for an activity sheet and answer the questions about the exhibits. When you have completed the questions you will become a member of the Badlands Club and earn a sticker! This activity is available for visitors of all ages.

Kids can also print coloring pages, build a model of Theodore Roosevelt's cabin, and more on the Park Fun page.