Become a Junior Ranger

C&O Canal Junior Ranger Activity Book, available in English and Spanish

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Go on outdoor adventures, complete creative challenges, unlock treasured history, and learn life-long nature skills!

There are many options for becoming a National Park Service Junior Ranger! The C&O Canal National Historical Park offers a Junior Ranger Activity Book, along with several Virtual Junior Ranger adventures! The National Park Service offers several special interest Junior Ranger books. Whatever adventure you choose, we hope you'll enjoy becoming a Junior Ranger!

 

C&O Canal Junior Ranger Activity Book

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Where can I find the C&O Canal Junior Ranger Activity Book?

In 2021, the C&O Canal National Historical Park introduced a new Junior Ranger Activity Book, available in English and Spanish versions. There are several ways you can get a copy!

• Request a digital copy of the book!
  • Send Email Request
• Want a hard copy of the book mailed to you?
  • Send Email Request
• Starting in Spring 2022, C&O Canal Junior Ranger books will be available in the C&O Canal Visitor Centers. Call ahead to check availability: C&O Canal Great Falls Visitor Center: [phone], C&O Canal Williamsport Visitor Center [phone], and C&O Canal Cumberland Visitor Center [phone].

 

 

Junior Ranger Activities

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  Junior Ranger Badge Activity

  Completed a Junior Ranger program? Download your badge or create your own here.

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  Junior Ranger Radio

  Tune into National Park Service's Junior Ranger Radio! Great for singing around a bonfire while roasting some marshmallows for s'mores.

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  National Junior Ranger Day

  Every year we celebrate National Junior Ranger day during National Park Week. Check out the activities and fun across the NPS.