Become a Hopewell Furnace B.A.R.K. Ranger

This B.A.R.K. ranger has located the trash bags to "B"ag her poop

NPS Photo/Cahill

How to become a Hopewell Furnace B.A.R.K Ranger

The best way to be a B.A.R.K. Ranger is to demonstrate to other visitors that you know how to explore the park safely and help protect special places like Hopewell Furnace National Historic Area.

B = Bag Your Poop

• Help keep Hopewell Furnace clean by collecting and disposing of all dog waste. Dog bags and public garbage containers are located throughout the park.

• Dog feces is not a natural fertilizer. Dogs can carry disease such as parvovirus, giardia and roundworms into the park's wildlife populations. Water sources may also be polluted by dog feces.

A = Always Wear a Leash

• Pets must be restrained on a leash no longer than 6 feet (2 m); retractable leashes extended beyond this limit are prohibited.

• Not everyone is a dog person no matter how friendly and well behaved your dog may be. The farm animals can become stressed if a dog is too close to their pasture.

R = Respect Wildlife

• Please keep your dog at a respectful distance from any wildlife you may encounter. Wildlife can carry diseases and parasites that can be harmful to your furry companion.

K = Know Where To Go

• Pets are allowed to walk with you through the village. Do not leave your pets unattended in the car or in the village.

• Do not leave dogs unattended or tied to buildings or fences

All public buildings, including the visitor center, do not allow pets unless they are service animals.