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Mount Rushmore National Memorial
For Kids
 

For  Kids

You can learn more about your National Parks by reading the Junior Ranger Gazette.

Try the National Park Service On-line WebRangers program.

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During your visit to the park you can become a Mount Rushmore Junior Ranger.

Junior Ranger Activity Book: designed for children ages 5-12 years old. No fee. Youngsters learn more about Mount Rushmore as they explore the memorial through the activities inside. A Junior Ranger Badge along with a certificate is awarded upon completion of the booklet. Once the certificate is obtained, a souvenir patch may also be purchased in the Visitor Center or Information Center bookstore.

Rushmore Ranger Activity Booklet: for ages 13 and up. No fee. Designed for older children and adults to enhance their Mount Rushmore experience through learning activities. A certificate is awarded upon completion of the booklet. Once the certificate is obtained, a souvenir patch may be purchased in the Visitor Center or Information Center bookstore.

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Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
Mount Rushmore is named after a New York City Attorney? Charles E. Rushmore was sent out to this area in 1884 to check legal titles on properties. On his way back to Pine Camp he asked Bill Challis the name of this mountain. Bill replied, "Never had a name but from now on we'll call it Rushmore."

Last Updated: May 07, 2008 at 04:45 EST