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Big Bend National Park
For Kids

for kids includes:

Be A Junior Ranger
 
 
Children explore Big Bend on a guided hike
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Children explore Big Bend on a ranger-guided hike.
 

Explore Big Bend!
Big Bend National Park offers many opportunities for children. This unique desert region provides opportunities for exploration. To make the most of your visit, complete a junior ranger activity booklet to earn a badge or patch!

Discover Big Bend
There are many online resources for learning about Big Bend National Park and the National Park Service. If you are writing a school report, or just want to learn more about your parks, visit the History & Culture, Nature & Science, and Plan Your Visit sections of this website.
Junior Ranger patch
Be a Big Bend Junior Ranger
Through activities, games, and puzzles, have fun and learn about Big Bend!
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WebRangers
Be a WebRanger
On-line activities that explore national parks!
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Looking at a cactus
What can kids do here?
Suggestions on how to make the most of your visit with kids.
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Blacktailed rattlesnake  

Did You Know?
Poisonous snakes found in Big Bend National Park include the western diamondback rattlesnake, the Mojave rattlesnake, the blacktailed rattlesnake, the rock rattlesnake, and the Trans Pecos copperhead. The most commonly seen snake is the nonpoisonous western coachwhip, or red racer.
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Last Updated: April 21, 2009 at 16:21 EST