Riverway Junior Ranger

You can earn a junior ranger badge and certificate.

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Are You the Next Riverway Junior Ranger?

"Explore, Learn, and Protect!" The Junior Ranger motto is declared often at the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway as children participate in activity-based programs about rivers and fishing. Park rangers and volunteers present free programs regularly throughout the summer at the two park visitor centers.
Visitor Center Locations and Hours

Children can earn a St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Junior Ranger Badge as they:

• Complete activities in the Junior Ranger Activity Booklet.

• Make observations and discover the habitat and animals that live under the surface of the river.

• Learn the proper way to wear a life jacket.

• Meet a park ranger and take the Junior Ranger pledge.

 

Can't Attend a Junior Ranger Program?

Children can earn a badge and certificate by picking up a booklet at a visitor center or downloading the Riverway Junior Ranger Booklet.

Complete activities in the booklet and stop by a visitor center to do the life jacket activity and say your pledge. Then proudly wear your badge home. If you can't stop by in person, you can mail your completed booklet to the St. Croix River Visitor Center and we will send you a back a badge and your completed booklet.

Mail your completed booklet to:

St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Attn: Junior Ranger Program
401 North Hamilton Street
St Croix Falls, WI 54024
Email: [e-mail]

Check out a Discovery Backpack

Check out a Discovery Backpack from one of the visitor centers filled with gear to explore the park. The backpack is available for day-use only and free to use.

 

Jump-start Activities

Participate in a Virtual Scavenger Hunt

Download the Scavenger Hunt pictured below, and draw, photograph and find as many of these nine items as you can. These can be found at the park, in your backyard, in books, on National Park websites (including this one!), or you can use photos you've already taken. Once completed post your images on your Facebook page and tag #StCroixRiver and @stcroixriverassociation to share your results!