Junior Ranger

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Become a Junior Ranger!

Junior Rangers of all ages are invited to learn new things, discover, and explore here in Rocky Mountain National Park.

You can become a Junior Ranger too!

Stop by one of the park visitor centers and pick up your free Junior Ranger activity booklet, get sworn in as a Junior Ranger, then get to work exploring and learning about your national park! Activity booklets are available at any visitor contact station in English and in Spanish. There are 3 different activity books to choose from: Ages 5 and under, Ages 6-8, and Ages 9 and up.

 

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Junior Ranger Headquarters and Junior Ranger activities at the Moraine Park Discovery Center are Closed for the Season

We look forward to seeing you next summer! Hidden Valley and Moraine Park are great places to get outside and go explore on your own with your family.

Where is Hidden Valley?

Located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park, Junior Ranger Headquarters is based at Hidden Valley. To get to Hidden Valley, drive on Trail Ridge Road approximately 7 miles from the Beaver Meadows or Fall River Entrances to the park.

Where is the Moraine Park Discovery Center?

Located 2 miles down Bear Lake Road from the intersection with Trail Ridge Road/U.S. Hwy 36, Moraine Park Discovery Center is on the left side of the road and across from Moraine Park. Enjoy views of Longs Peak and Moraine Park.

 

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Addresses

Directions

Hours & Seasons

Amenities

Contact Information

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Explore Other Fun Activities!

Planning a trip to Rocky with kids? Take a drive on Bear Lake Road or Trail Ridge Road or stop at a visitor center, check on the program schedule of the day and enjoy a ranger-led program.

For more ideas on fun things to do when visiting Rocky, visit the Kids & Youth webpage to learn about family-friendly hikes, upcoming Ranger-led programs, and more!

 

Download Your Junior Ranger Booklets

You can download and print your Rocky Mountain National Park Junior Ranger booklets. Click on any of the links below:

English-language Versions:

• Junior Ranger Booklet for Ages 5 and Under (pdf 3.5M)
• Junior Ranger Booklet for Ages 6-8 (pdf 2.8M)
• Junior Ranger Booklet for Ages 9 and Up (pdf 4M)

For Spanish-language Versions:

• Para Edades de 5 Años y Menores (pdf 3.4M)
• Para Edades 6-8 (pdf 2.9M)
• Para Edades 9 Años y Mejores (pdf 3.7M)

 

A Big Thank You to Our Park Partner!

Thank you to Rocky Mountain Conservancy for their support of Rocky Mountain National Park's Junior Ranger Program!

This program, and many other park projects, would not be possible without support from the Rocky Mountain Conservancy.