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07-17-2026 Great Sand Dunes Celebrates Junior Ranger Day Saturday Aug. 1st

A Park ranger in green and grey uniform with straw ranger hat leans over a table to help a child with a magnetic sand activity
Park Ranger Jaiden Garcia works with a junior ranger in a magnetic sand activity for Junior Ranger Day

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News Release Date: July 17, 2026

Contact: Sierra Willoughby, 719-378-6341

Contact: Shelly Hill, 719-378-6343

MOSCA, Colo. – Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is celebrating the annual Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Families and children are invited to take part in this free event, which features hands-on stations focused on dunes, wildlife, fossils, and cultural artifacts. Children who complete all activities will earn small prizes.

Participants may park at the Dunes Parking Area and follow signs to the South Ramada Picnic Area nearby.

Junior Ranger Day is presented in partnership with Friends of the Dunes, the park’s official nonprofit partner and citizen support group.

-NPS-



Last updated: July 21, 2026

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Visitor Center
11999 State Highway 150
Mosca, CO 81146

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(719) 378-6395
General Park and Preserve information: (719) 378-6395 Emergencies (Police, Fire, Medical): Dial 911. Non-emergencies (Police, Fire, Medical): call (719) 589-5807

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