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Timpanogos Cave National MonumentRanger Jody with a cave tour in Middle Cave
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Timpanogos Cave National Monument
For Kids
 
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Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl make a surprise visit to Timpanogos Cave National Monument
From May to early September, the monument offers a Children's program every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the visitor center. Programs are designed to teach kids about the cultural and natural history of Timpanogos Cave National Monument. You don't have to be a child to enjoy these programs, anyone is welcome to attend.

Junior Ranger Program

The Junior Ranger Program teaches children about the natural and cultural history of the monument and canyon. Requirements to become a Junior Ranger and to receive a Junior Ranger badge or patch include completing the free Jr. Ranger booklet, going on a cave tour, or attending an evening program,and helping to pick up litter. Once the kids have completed these requirements they can return to the visitor center and receive a Junior Ranger badge or patch and certificate certifying their status as a Timpanogos Cave Junior Ranger.
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Helictite  

Did You Know?
Timpanogos Cave is known for its high concentration of helictites - a spiraling cave formation that seems to defy gravity. Helictites are formed when calcite crystals and dissolved impurities are forced out of a tiny central canal in the helictite by hydrostatic pressure.

Last Updated: September 25, 2006 at 08:44 EST