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Lake Mead National Recreation Area
For Kids

Become a Junior Ranger
Kids may earn a Junior Ranger badge and certificate by completing a number of activities in the Lake Mead Junior Ranger Guide and Activity Book. The Junior Ranger Guide and Activity Book is available for free at the Lake Mead Visitor Center and at the Katherine Landing Ranger Station. Kids 10 years and older must complete three activities in the book. The Activity Guide will print in 11" by 17" format, please shrink down to size if necessary. Junior Ranger Guide and Activity Book

Learn NPS
If you are a teacher searching for classroom materials or a student doing research, you'll find curriculum and a host of other fun and educational media created by the National Park Service and our partners.
Link to: www.nps.gov/learn/home.htm

Become a WebRanger
As a WebRanger you will have fun while learning new things. You will solve mysteries and puzzles, play games, take part in stories, and gather secret words.
Link to: www.nps.gov/webrangers/become_webranger.html

Down River view of Hoover Dam  

Did You Know?
Hoover Dam, the world's largest hydroelectric installation at the time of its construction, presented massive challenges to its designers and builders. Yet the project was completed in less than five years! Hoover Dam, backed up the waters of the Colorado River to create Lake Mead.

Last Updated: June 18, 2008 at 17:10 EST