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Be A Junior Ranger

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Kids ages 6 and up can become a Junior Ranger at the Natchez Trace Parkway by completing the activities in the Junior Ranger Activity book. By completing activities like word searches, walking on a section of the Old Trace, or asking a park ranger about their job, kids will learn more about the Natchez Trace Parkway and move closer to earning their Junior Ranger badges.

 

Junior Ranger booklets can be picked up at:

  • Parkway Visitor Center, milepost 266 1-800-305-7417
  • Mount Locust Contact Station, milepost 15.5 (February through November) 601-445-4211
  • Parkway Information Cabin, milepost 102.4 601-898-9417

You can download a copy of the booklet here to start your activities as soon as you get on the Parkway. Completed booklets can be returned to any of the above locations.

Did You Know?

Emerald Mound, Mississippi

Emerald Mound is the largest Mississippian Period ceremonial mound along the Natchez Trace Parkway, and covers nearly eight acres.