National Junior Ranger Day

Collage of girl wearing a ranger hat and badge, boy looking through binoculars, ranger and kids shoveling ice, main text "Junior Ranger Day nps.gov/kids", and circular logo a ranger hat and text "Junior Ranger EXPLORE-LEARN-PROTECT"

Celebrating Kids in Parks on April 21, 2018!


The National Park Service thinks (are we're pretty confident that you'll agree) that it's about time we had a KID's day! We're kicking off National Park Week with National Junior Ranger Day on April 21, 2018.

The Junior Ranger Program is a great way to explore national parks, get some cool swag, and maybe even one of those coveted hats the rangers wear! (Well...okay. Yours might be made out of paper, but you'll still rock it!) You'll also learn why national parks matter and how you can be a part of the team that helps keep parks healthy.

We don't care what age you are–just come to "explore, learn, and protect" your national parks and become an official Junior Ranger!

Find a park near you and ask the rangers about all the fun activities and special programs you can do to earn a Junior Ranger badge. Be on the lookout for special limited edition National Junior Ranger Day buttons!

Button with a bison and trees graphic with text "NATIONAL JUNIOR RANGER DAY EXPLORE LEARN PROTECT" and button with NPS arrowhead and earth-tone rainbow and text "National Junior Ranger Day EXPLORE LEARN PROTECT"

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  • Cape Cod National Seashore

    Event: Cape Cod Junior Ranger Day
    Wednesday, April 18, 2018

    Cape Cod National Seashore is celebrating National Junior Ranger Day on Wednesday, April 18, with activities at Race Point Beach and the Salt Pond Visitor Center.

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    • Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
    • Location: Race Point Beach, Salt Pond Visitor Center
    • Fees: Free
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore

    2018 National Junior Ranger Day
    Saturday, April 21, 2018

    Join us for National Junior Ranger Day fun!

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    • Time: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
    • Location: varies
    • Fees: free!
  • Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

    2018 National Junior Ranger Day
    Saturday, April 21, 2018

    Join us for National Junior Ranger Day Fun!

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    • Time: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
    • Location: Visitor Center
    • Fees: free!
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial

    2018 National Junior Ranger Day
    Saturday, April 21, 2018

    Join us for National Junior Ranger Day Fun!

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    • Time: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
    • Location: Visitor Center
    • Fees: free!
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial

    2018 National Park Week: Fee Free Day--First Day of National Park Week!
    Saturday, April 21, 2018

    Enter the park for free all day long in celebration of the first day of National Park Week!

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    • Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    • Location: Wright Brothers National Memorial
    • Fees: free!
  • Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

    Fee-Free Day
    Saturday, April 21, 2018

    Admission to Fort McHenry will be free in celebration of National Park Week!

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    • Location: Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
    • Fees: Free
  • Fort Frederica National Monument

    Jr. Ranger Day / Reptile Program
    Saturday, April 21, 2018

    Participate in our award winning Jr. Ranger Program throughout the day. Tidelands Nature Center will present a program about local reptiles from 1:00-2:00 pm.

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    • Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    • Location: Visitor Center
    • Fees: free
  • Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

    Junior Ranger Day
    Saturday, April 21, 2018

    Join us for an all-day adventure as we explore our history, lands, waters, and night skies of the Pacific Northwest.

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    • Location: Corner of 2nd Ave S and S Jackson streets in Pioneer Square
  • Tumacácori National Historical Park

    Junior Ranger Day
    Saturday, April 21, 2018

    Kids and families of all ages are invited to play at Tumacácori's Junior Ranger Day.

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    • Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    • Location: Tumacácori mission grounds
    • Fees: FREE
  • San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

    Junior Ranger Day 2018
    Saturday, April 21, 2018

    The San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park will host a free Junior Ranger Day event on Saturday, April 21, 2018, between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM, geared toward children ages 5-12 and their families.

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    • Time: 9:30 AM to 4:00 AM
    • Location: Hyde Street Pier
    • Fees: FREE
  • Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

    Junior Ranger Day 2018
    Saturday, April 21, 2018

    Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks will celebrate Junior Ranger Day with special activities for all ages. Participate and earn a free patch.

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    • Location: Varied locations in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
    • Fees: Free
  • Cowpens National Battlefield

    Junior Ranger Day 2018
    Saturday, April 21, 2018

    Special activities for children

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    • Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    • Location: multiple locations in park
    • Fees: FREE!
  • Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

    Junior Ranger Day 2018

    Saturday, April 21, 2018

    Join us for Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park’s Junior Ranger Day activities on Saturday, April 21st!

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    • Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    • Location: Fredericksburg Visitor Center, 1013 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
    • Fees: Free
  • Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

    Junior Ranger Day 2018
    Saturday, April 21, 2018

    Enjoy Junior Ranger Day in your National Parks!

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    • Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    • Location: 1254 Long Point Rd. Mount Pleasant SC 29464
    • Fees: free
  • Coronado National Memorial

    Junior Ranger Day: Building with the Earth
    Saturday, April 21, 2018

    Learn about building with adobe with Ranger Zach. This fun family program will give kids the chance to get dirty while making and building with adobe bricks!

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    • Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM
    • Location: Coronado NMem Picnic Area
    • Fees: Free
  • African Burial Ground National Monument

    National Junior Ranger Day
    Saturday, April 21, 2018

    Junior ranger ceremonies throughout the day

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    • Time: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
    • Location: 290 Broadway
    • Fees: Free
  • Biscayne National Park

    National Junior Ranger Day
    Saturday, April 21, 2018

    Junior ranger activities and park rangers will be on hand to help kids complete the junior ranger program and earn a junior ranger badge!

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    • Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
    • Location: Dante Fascell Visitor Center
    • Fees: Free
  • Big Thicket National Preserve

    National Junior Ranger Day
    Saturday, April 21, 2018

    Join us for special programs to celebrate National Junior Ranger Day!

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    • Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    • Location: Big Thicket National Preserve Visitor Center
    • Fees: Free
  • Chamizal National Memorial

    National Junior Ranger Day
    Saturday, April 21, 2018

    Junior Rangers of all ages can celebrate National Junior Ranger Day with us, our mascot Chami, and his friends from national parks around the El Paso area.

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    • Time: 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
    • Location: Cultural Center
    • Fees: Free
  • Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

    National Junior Ranger Day
    Saturday, April 21, 2018

    Join Junior Rangers across the country in kicking off National Park Week!

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    • Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM,2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    • Location: Visitor and Education Center
  • Shenandoah National Park

    National Junior Ranger Day
    Saturday, April 21, 2018

    A full day of fun activities to celebrate the NPS and get kids of all ages connected to their national park!

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    • Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    • Location: Byrd Visitor Center, Dickey Ridge Visitor Center
    • Fees: Free (Fee Free Day)
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