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Hawai'i Volcanoes National ParkNative hapu`u tree ferns abound in the rain forest
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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Be a Junior Ranger
 
Junior Ranger logo with ranger hat

Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park offers a Junior Ranger Program just for kids 7 to 12 years old!

Have a memorable visit to two of the world's most active volcanoes and earn a Junior Ranger badge! Ask rangers at the information desk in the Kilauea Visitor Center for the FREE Junior Ranger workbook. Complete 3 activities in the booklet, participate in a ranger-led activity (view the park's movie or join a ranger-led hike), and draw a stewardship poster to earn a badge.

Use the link below to print your free handbook. You will need Acrobat Reader (available free) to see and printout the file.

 

Junior Ranger Handbook (3.36mb)
This activity guide is recommended for ages 7 to 12. It is a great way for the family to discover Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park together. (If the file is too large, you can get a copy in the visitor center when you come to the park - or contact the webmaster)

 
 Link to Volcano Update webpage. Lava slurps down a small cliff.
What's happening with the Volcano?
Info on volcanic activity
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Park Ranger Kupono McDaniel leads a group of children on an educational walk
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What's Happening?
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Link to Maps
Maps
Where are you going?
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'Ama`u fern frond unfurling.  

Did You Know?
The young fronds of the `ama`u fern (Saleria cyatheodides) often emerge red to block harmful rays from the sun. They gradually turn green with age.

Last Updated: May 05, 2009 at 17:41 EST