For Kids

Want to earn yourself a junior badge or patch? Stop by the visitor center and ask about our various junior ranger programs!

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Welcome to Pecos!

There are many options for family fun at Pecos. The hiking trails provide many opportunities for kids to explore history and nature up close (anyone want to climb down into a kiva?). The exhibits at the museum and trading post include multiple ways of learning and interacting with history. Families will also enjoy the short interpretive talks and walks offered year round. Please stop in at the visitor center to check current schedules and visit the museum.

Pecos Junior Ranger Program

Are you interested in becoming a Junior Ranger? Pecos junior ranger booklets are available at the visitor center. Free and filled with fun activities, these books reveal the wonders of Pecos to kids and parents alike.

All About Archeology

NPS Archeology for Kids is an online educational resource that explains what archeologists do and how they do it--from field crews to zooarcheologists to underwater archeologists--with plenty of interactive opportunities for all ages.