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Death Valley National Park
Be A Junior Ranger

Want to have fun while exploring Death Valley?
You can become a JUNIOR RANGER!

Here are the things you will need to do:

  • Pick up a FREE Junior Ranger Booklet at any Death Valley National Park Visitor Center.
  • Complete the right number of activities for your age
  • Do a project to help the park
  • Go to a Ranger Program.
 
JuniorRangerBadge

Once you finish your booklet, bring it to a visitor center or ranger station. A Park Ranger will check your booklet and you will receive your official Junior Ranger Badge. Once you're done, you can also buy a Junior Ranger Patch at the Visitor Center bookstore.

JUST FOR FUN, try one of the Junior Ranger activities. Print this Word Search (104 KB PDF File) and see if you have what it takes to become a Junior Ranger.

Why not join a Park Ranger for a Junior Ranger Program during the fall, winter or spring seasons? Stop by the Visitor Center at Furnace Creek or Scotty's Castle to check on times and locations.

Telescope Peak  

Did You Know?
Telescope Peak in Death Valley National Park was named by Dr. Samuel George in 1861. After climbing the 11,049 foot peak, Dr. George said that he could see so far that it reminded him of looking through a telescope.

Last Updated: August 03, 2008 at 13:20 EST