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Rocky Mountain National Park
For Kids
 

Consult Rocky Mountain National Park's official newspaper for details and times of ranger programs designed for children.

Stop by the Fall River Visitor Center, where childen can explore animal skins, ranger uniforms and other items in the "Discovery Room."

 
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Park Ranger Diane and future Junior Ranger Gideon enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park.

Rocky Mountain National Park Programs for Kids

Take the Web Ranger Challenge in the Just for Kids section of the Rocky Mountain National Park Heart of the Rockies website.

Become a Junior Ranger! Stop at one of our visitor centers to pick up a book with park activities. Complete a series of activities during your park visit, share the answers with a park ranger, and receive an official Junior Ranger badge.

 

National Park Service Programs for Kids

Become a Junior Ranger on-line through the Web Ranger website.

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Did You Know?
Temperature causes tree line. Trees need an average growing temperature of about 50 degrees.

Last Updated: April 02, 2009 at 11:47 EST