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Contact: Brando Brandini, 570-241-8173
SCRANTON, Pa. – Steamtown National Historic Site invites the public, including families, park enthusiasts, and future Junior Rangers to celebrate Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This event marks the beginning of National Park Week and offers a variety of engaging activities suitable for all ages. Visitors can participate in rail equipment demonstrations, explore the Union Pacific “Big Boy” No. 4012 during cab tours, and experience the handcar firsthand. The day also features opportunities to meet community station partners, test bridge-building skills, and engage with new Junior Ranger activity sheets. By completing these activities, attendees can officially become Steamtown Junior Rangers.
Steamtown National Historic Site, established in 1986, preserves the history of steam railroading in America, including the historic railroad yard and collections that showcase its impact on U.S. industry and society. Located on the original site of the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad yard in downtown Scranton, PA, Steamtown covers 62 acres. Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission, free parking is available at the site, with the entrance at Cliff Street and Lackawanna Avenue. Pedestrians can access the site via a bridge from The Marketplace at Steamtown. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/steamtown.
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Last updated: April 11, 2025