Become a Gulf Islands National Seashore Junior Ranger

Boy with jr. ranger badge collection.

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What is a Junior Ranger?

A junior ranger is someone who visits national park sites and participates in fun activities—often using an activity book—to explore and learn about a park’s natural, historical, and cultural features. Becoming a Junior Ranger is a great way for kids and families to learn and have fun at national parks like Gulf Islands National Seashore!

How do you become a Junior Ranger?

At Gulf Islands National Seashore, kids ages 6 through 18 can receive the Gulf Islands Junior Ranger Activity Book to explore, learn about, and have fun at their national park. As a special thank you for your participation, each kid will be awarded a Gulf Islands Junior Ranger badge!

 

A park ranger gives a badge to a child.

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Activity books and badges are available in person at the following locations:

• William M. Colmer Visitor Center

• Fort Massachusetts Visitor Contact Station (seasonally)

• Fort Pickens Visitor Center (temporarily closed)

• Gulf Islands Park Store

• Fort Barrancas Visitor Center (seasonally)
  
  

 

What is unique about Gulf Island Jr. Ranger badges?

The Gulf Islands National Seashore Junior Ranger badges are made of wood, which allows them to float. 

 

While Gulf Islands National Seashore appreciates its Junior Ranger enthusiasts, we are only able to sustain in-person Junior Ranger programming. We are unable to accommodate requests for Junior Ranger materials to be mailed out for at-home and remote participation.

If you require an accommodation ahead of your visit to the park, please let us know by emailing e-mail us.

Please visit the National Park Service's Kids Portal to find information on national park experiences you can enjoy from home.