National parks are great places to explore anything kids can imagine. Go on an outdoor adventure. Walk in the footsteps of famous people. Take in unique scenery. Explore new interests. Experience real places you may have only heard about. But most of all, national parks are places where you can have fun and create memories that last a lifetime.
Places of Wonder and Discovery
![Three kids hold up their 4th Grade Pass](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218125711im_/https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/grid_builder/kids/crop16_9/AA0F9C77-D056-D90F-86E4258643C30B1E.jpg?width=465&quality=90&mode=crop)
Every Kid Outdoors for 4th Graders
Introducing 4th graders to national parks and other public lands and waters.
![a family fishing from a pier with green trees and a grassy area in the background](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218125711im_/https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/grid_builder/kids/crop16_9/3E1D8CC4-E4B3-56DD-AC6ADFF1AD406EF3.jpg?width=465&quality=90&mode=crop)
Special Invitation for 5th graders
5th graders have free access to national parks through August 2021.
![Four girls look proud wearing their Junior Ranger badge.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218125711im_/https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/grid_builder/kids/crop16_9/24AE7A59-EC40-DD73-27A25F51EA17E9AB.jpg?width=307&quality=90&mode=crop)
Explore Junior Ranger Activity Books
Nearly every park has a Junior Ranger activity.
![An iPad displays a comic book style online junior ranger activity with printed badge and scissors.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218125711im_/https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/grid_builder/kids/crop16_9/85BEE27E-B44F-E14A-A7CDD339BFF3CDA2.jpg?width=307&quality=90&mode=crop)
Junior Ranger Online
Explore online activities, virtual tours, and more. Check back for new items as parks across the country post new things you can do online.
![A group of kids look toward the camera through binoculars.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218125711im_/https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/grid_builder/kids/crop16_9/2390AA8E-F544-A3A3-7982967D4A9B0CDF.jpg?width=307&quality=90&mode=crop)
Visit Parks With Kids
You never know what you might see and do at a national park near you.
Last updated: October 28, 2020