Last updated: February 6, 2021
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Become a Jr. Ranger and Jr. Trader at Fort Union
NPS / Lisa Sanden
Jr. Ranger Program
Learn and explore Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site with the free Junior Ranger program. Kids (and adults) of all ages can become a Junior Ranger by completing activities during a visit to the park.
Follow the instructions in the activity book. When completed, return to the Visitor Center to receive your official Junior Ranger badge and, for kids 4-16, receive your "buffalo robe" for the Jr Trader Program.
Jr. Trader Program
Kids ages 4-16 will earn a small fun-fur buffalo robe for completing the Jr. Ranger Program. Then, using skills gained by completing the Jr. Ranger program, trade your fur for fun theme items!
Details
Duration
30-90 Minutes
Activity
Junior Ranger Program
Junior Ranger program is self-directed and consists of filling out a certain number of activity booklet pages per age group. Park Rangers will give Junior Rangers and orientation to the program and activity booklet and will be available for questions. Once completed, Park Rangers verify answers, sign booklet, administer Jr. Ranger oath, and give out Junior Ranger badge. For Junior Rangers age 4-16, Park Ranger will also give a "buffalo robe" for the Junior Trader Program.
Kids, ages 4-16, will trade their "buffalo robe" for various Junior Ranger and craft related items.
Kids, ages 4-16, will trade their "buffalo robe" for various Junior Ranger and craft related items.
Age(s)
All ages are welcome to complete the Junior Ranger Program.
Pets Allowed
No
Pets are not allowed in the Bourgeois House Visitor Center.
Service animals are permitted everywhere visitors are allowed at Fort Union Trading Post NHS, including the Bourgeois House Visitor Center.
Service animals are permitted everywhere visitors are allowed at Fort Union Trading Post NHS, including the Bourgeois House Visitor Center.
Activity Fee
No
The Junior Ranger and Junior Trader program are free.
Location
Bourgeois House Visitor Center
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility Information
Pick up your Junior Ranger Booklet in the Bourgeois Visitor Center. The Visitor Center's main floor, including Museum with park videos, bookstore and restrooms allows access for a manual or motorized wheelchair or mobility device.
Contact the park at 701-572-9083 or ask to speak with a Ranger while visiting to address any accessibility-related needs while working on the Junior Ranger Program. We are happy to help.