Two new Junior Rangers with a Park Guide.

Junior Ranger Program

Colorado National Monument has an official Junior Ranger Program available to children ages 5 - 12. The goal of the program is to introduce children to the natural wonders of Colorado National Monument and their opportunity to explore, learn and help protect the park for the future.

To become a Junior Ranger, families can pick up the activity booklet at the visitor center front desk. After completing the age appropriate requirements described in the booklet and reviewing their work with a ranger at the visitor center, participants are awarded an official Colorado National Monument Junior Ranger badge and certificate. Modeled after the National Park Service ranger badge, Junior Ranger badges feature Independence Monument.

Requirements include hiking on at least one park trail, and completing several fun filled educational activities on various park resources such as plants, animals, people, geology, and geography.

 Both children and adults benefit by sharing the fun of becoming a Junior Ranger.

Ranger-led Walks

Walks are scheduled throughout the year. See Schedule of Events for further information.

Can't make it to this or another park? Go to the National Park Service WebRangers page.

Attention Families:
Here’s a chance for you and your children
to explore Colorado National Monument in depth.

Check out the new Jr. Ranger Explorer Backpack!

Parents can check out the backpack full of tools and activities for free from the visitor center and use it for 4 hours.