National Junior Ranger Day 2011

Date: April 13, 2011

(Kula) Have you ever wondered what a National Park Ranger does? Kids can come with their families to find out on April 23^rd, National Junior Ranger Day at Haleakalā National Park.

Kids reading-age through 12 can earn a badge with their families, then meet our staff and the tools they use everyday at Hosmer Grove:

• From 10am to 3pm meet the machine that keeps boulders off the park road and the rangers who use it, or get up-close and personal with a mule. Yes, some of our staff have four legs…
• From 11am to noon meet the folks who keep the park safe. Blue-light special, hand-cuffs optional.
• From 1pm to 2pm a helicopter will be standing-by to take your imagination up to spray invasive weeds (sorry, can't give real rides, but you might look good in a flight helmet)

Join us all week for free park entry and programs during National Park Week, April 16 – 23 and the Junior Ranger program is, as always, free to any keiki who convince their folks to drive up to the park. Kids, the 23^rd is your chance to put yourself in our boots – and it is just a badge away. See you then!

For more information, call [phone].