Become a B.A.R.K. Ranger at Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Help your canine companion become a B.A.R.K. Ranger!

NPS Staff

If you enjoy exploring National Park sites with your canine companion, join in on the fun and help them become a B.A.R.K. Ranger! 
B.A.R.K. stands for:

B - Bag Your Poop

Help us keep our battlefield clean by bagging your dog's waste and placing it in a trash receptacle. Please don't leave poop bags on the side of the trail. Dog feces is not a natural fertilizer and run off can contaminate local water sources. 

A - Always Wear a Leash

Keep your dog and others safe by using a handheld leash no longer than 6 feet in length. Leashes help dogs from becoming lost, protects the natural landscape, and prevents the disturbance of wildlife. 

R - Respect Wildlife

Keep to the trails at all times and maintain a safe distance from other animals, especially wildlife. Pets are also more likely to pick up ticks when off trail. 

K - Know Where You Can Go

Dogs are allowed on the property of our Visitor Center and at our Driving Tour stops, but not inside of the building. Only service animals are allowed in park buildings. No pets are allowed on the grounds of the National Cemetery that borders our Visitor Center grounds except for service animals. 

 

Special Note:

Please do not leave pets unattended, especially in vehicles. Heat can pose a serious threat to the health of your animal.  

How can your dog become a B.A.R.K. Ranger?

Visit the Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument Visitor Center at 9020 West Highway 80, Nancy KY 42544. A ranger can meet you outside to swear in your dog and provide you with a certificate and badge after completing one of the activities on the check-list:

• Take a picture enjoying the park on leash.
• Take a hike on a park trail.
• Stay hydrated. 

Becoming a B.A.R.K. Ranger means following the principles of B.A.R.K. and sharing those principles with other canine explorers.
Once your furry companion has become a B.A.R.K. Ranger, feel free to share your adventures at our park on social media using #barkranger, and tag us @MillSpringsBattlefieldNationalMonument.

Details

Duration

5-15 Minutes

Activity

Hands-On

Pets Allowed

Yes

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument Visitor Center

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

During park visitor center open hours. 

Accessibility Information

Service animals are welcome to participate in the B.A.R.K. Ranger Program. Service animals are permitted inside park buildings, including visitor centers.