![]() Smokies Life Photo Junior Rangers are critical to the success of the National Park Service's mission to protect special places and stories. Junior Rangers are learners and leaders. Whether you teach others about keeping a safe distance from wildlife or learn more about the world around you, there are many ways to be a great Junior Ranger. Junior Ranger Activity GuideLook, listen, map, notice, tell, consider, dance, play, seek, wonder, predict, observe, study, act, hike, and share with the official guide to the Junior Ranger program at Great Smoky Mountains National Park! ![]() Connecting Future Junior Rangers through Digital ActivitiesCan't visit and want your badge? Visit www.smokieees.org, complete activities, and print this badge. Design and color it to match your own Junior Ranger values.
Online Opportunities to Explore National ParksCan't visit the park in person? Explore the Great Smoky Mountains and other national parks virtually! Find Your "Virtual" ParkNational parks offer extraordinary experiences, but it’s not always possible to get to a park in person. Fortunately, we have ways to connect with national parks from a distance through digital opportunities and activities to do in your own home or neighborhood. There are enough activities to keep you occupied for days! Find some suggestions below to engage with parks remotely and check for additional opportunities on park and NPS program websites. Become a World Heritage Junior Ranger!
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Last updated: May 29, 2025