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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
For Kids
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Junior Ranger Badge
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The design on the Jr. Ranger badge is from classic Mimbres black and white pottery.

Become a WebRanger at home and then become a Gila Cliff Dwellings Junior Ranger when you come here!

Junior Ranger Program at Gila Cliff Dwellings
Pick up a Junior Ranger book (for kids ages 7-12) or a Jr. Junior Ranger handout (for kids 6 or younger) at the Visitor Center or Contact Station. Bring the finished book back to the Visitor Center when you're done to get your badge and certificate.

The Junior Ranger book is also available to download and print out before you arrive.
Junior Ranger Program booklet: "Welcome To Our Home in the Gila"
(pdf - 6134 kb)
One of the earliest drawings of Mission San José, by Seth Eastman, 1848.  

Did You Know?
that one of the earliest views of Mission San José was penned by Captain Seth Eastman, U.S. Army, in 1849, soon after Texas was admitted into the United States? San Antonio Missions National Historical Park exhibits the original in the Visitor Center museum.

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Last Updated: February 09, 2008 at 18:09 EST