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Junior Ranger Andrew wearing his Junior Ranger vest and hat earns his badge at Florissant. One of many!
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Junior Ranger Andrew earns his badge at Florissant and adds it to many badges on his vest.
Earn a junior ranger badge or patch by obtaining our Junior Ranger Activity Book from the visitor center. Complete the activities in the book and then check in with a ranger at the desk. The average time for kids to complete the junior ranger book is 2 hours
 
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Did You Know?
The name Florissant comes from a French word meaning "blooming" or "flowering." Florissant, Colorado was settled in 1870 and named after the town of Florissant, Missouri. The name still holds true as there are both modern and fossil flowers found in the area today.

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Last Updated: July 20, 2008 at 17:36 EST