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Russell Cave National Monument
Be A Junior Ranger
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Junior Park Ranger Badge

Did you know that many national parks have special programs for young people ages 7 to 11 that help them understand more about their local parks and how they can help protect these resources? These programs are called Junior Ranger programs.

Would you like to help take care of your National Parks and learn more about the special things at the park you are visiting?

Ask a ranger at for a free Junior Ranger workbook when you arrive at Russell Cave.  Complete the activities during your visit, and receive an official Russell Cave certificate and Junior Ranger Badge!

You can collect Junior Ranger badges from almost every park you visit.

Russell Cave  

Did You Know?
Russell Cave National Monument is the oldest rock shelter used regularly for a home in the Eastern United States. It was inhabited during all Prehistoric time periods: Paleo, Archaic, Woodland and Mississippian. Virtually every culture for over 10,000 years is represented by artifacts found here.

Last Updated: January 06, 2007 at 16:34 EST