Report for Duty at Wilson's Creek NB

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Learning Wellness at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield 

Exercise your mind with learning challenges that focus on the stories and experiences of the Federal and Southern soldiers and the Ray family. You can also learn about the conservation efforts to protect the natural environment. Whether you stop at the visitor center and explore the museum, seek and find in nature, or become a Junior Ranger — each activity will grow your knowledge and challenge your perspective.

Once you complete the challenges, claim your badge here. You can also get a rubber stamp to add to your Passport Book at the Visitor Center lobby. 

Details

Duration

2-4 Hours

To do the Junior Ranger Activity booklet or the Scientific Ranger booklet you will need to allow enough time for a short visit of 2 hours or for a longer visit time up to 4 to completely finish the booklet. We even have a Not so Junior Ranger booklet for adults.

Activity

Junior Ranger Program

 Report for Duty 

Become a Junior Ranger at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield! Pick up a Junior Ranger Booklet at the Visitor’s Center. Complete the activities to learn about the battle and ecosystem protection. Then take the pledge to become an honorary steward of the battlefield. Learn about impacts on Civil War history and how to protect its many ecosystems for birds, plants, animals, and fish. 

You can also access the Junior Ranger booklet online.  

This park has an entrance fee. 

Once you complete the challenges, claim your badge here (Coming Soon) . You can also get a rubber stamp to add to your Passport Book at the Visitor Center lobby. 

Age(s)

4-12

All ages can participate. The Junior Ranger booklet is designed for children 4-12 to complete. 

Pets Allowed

Yes

Pets are allowed outside in the park, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Pets can be anywhere out in the park designated for public. Service dogs are allowed inside the public access buildings.

Activity Fee

No

The park does not charge an entry fee.
The following America the Beautiful passes are issued at the visitor center:

• Access Lifetime Pass (With proof of disability)
• Lifetime Military Pass (Veteran's and Gold Star Families)
• Annual Military Pass (Active Duty)
• 4th Grade Pass (Students in fourth grade or homeschool 10 years of age, online activity and voucher required. Visit https://www.everykidoutdoors.gov

Location

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Visitor Center

Visitor Center Building above the main parking lot entrance. 12-miles Southwest of Springfield Missouri.

 

From I-44: exit at Exit 70 (Missouri Highway MM). Continue south to U.S. Highway 60. Proceed through the intersection. Continue 1/2 mile to Missouri Highway ZZ. Turn right on ZZ. Continue south to Farm Road 182 (Elm Street). Turn left; the entrance to the battlefield is on the right. From U.S. Highway 65 (south of Springfield): turn left (west) on Missouri Highway 14 at Ozark. Continue on Highway 14 to Missouri Highway ZZ. Follow ZZ north to Farm Road 182. Turn right; the entrance is on the right.

Directions Details

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Accessibility Information

Accessibility Information 

• The Visitor Center has three accessible parking spaces, and there is a paved sidewalk to its entrance. There is an accessible restroom, and it is all on one level. A wheelchair is available for use at the Visitor Center. 

• The brochure is not available online, or in audio description format currently. The brochure is available in braille at the visitor center information desk. 

• Please give us two weeks notice if you need an ASL Interpreter.  

• A park staff member can provide live audio description if you provide us with two weeks advanced notice. 

Contact:  

• Phone: [phone] 

• Email: [e-mail]   

Battlefield Museum 

• The theater is accessible for people using mobility devices. 

• The film is open caption and assistive listening devices are available for use. It is not audio described at this time. 

• The videos in the exhibits are open captioned and audio described 

Seek and Find 

Trail Information 

• Gibson Mill: 1 mile and 40 ft elevation change 

• Ray Cornfield: 1 mile and 80 ft elevation change (horses allowed) 

• Ray House: <0.25 mile and 30 ft elevation change 

• Ray Springhouse: <0.25 mile and 30 ft elevation change 

• East Overlook: <0.25 mile and 60 ft elevation change 

• Pulaski Battery: <0.25 mile and 50 ft elevation change 

• Manley Uplands: 2.5 miles and 170 ft elevation change (horses allowed) 

• Southwest: 1.7 miles and 140 ft elevation change (horses allowed) 

• Wire Road: 1.7 miles and 150 ft elevation change (horses allowed) 

• Bloody Hill: 0.5 mile and 60 ft elevation change 

• Bloody Hill Spur: 0.5 mile and 100 ft elevation change 

• Du Bois’s Battery: 0.25 mile and <10 ft elevation change 

• West Overlook: 0.25 mile and <10 ft elevation change 

Report for Duty 

• The Junior Ranger booklets are not available in braille or large print at this time. 

• One booklet is available online and is compatible with screen readers. 

Learn more about accessibility at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield.