I think the junior ranger program is the most brilliant thing ever. It teaches the kids about each park and why it is special. It gets them involved in the future of these amazing places. They usually have to attend a ranger talk or hike and there are different subjects covered like history, geology, plants, animals, antimony…you name it, its covered. They have earned 6 badges thus far. Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, Canyon De Chelly, Arches, Canyonlands, and Capital Reef. They will earn 4 more this week. For anyone interested in getting their kids involved in the junior ranger program they can earn badges online.
www.nps.gov/webrangers
