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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
For Kids
 
Junior Park Ranger Badge

BE A JUNIOR PARK RANGER

Help take care of your national treasures!

Anyone between the ages of 5 and 12 can become a Junior Park Ranger at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. There are challenging activities in our Junior Ranger Book that you can do when you visit the park. Learn more about the stuff that makes up the scenery.

Stop by the South Rim Visitor Center for more information and to pick up your free Junior Ranger Book.

 

SUMMER 2009 JUNIOR RANGER ACTIVITIES
Special games and activities will be held on the following dates:

Thursday, July 30, 2009 9:30am-11:30am
Saturday, August 1, 2009 9:30am-11:30am
Saturday, August 8, 2009 9:30am-11:30am
Saturday, August 15, 2009 9:30am-11:30am

Programs begin at the South Rim Visitor Center. Please contact us for more information.

WebRangers!
WebRangers!
Kids of all ages can become a WebRanger online.
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Rapids of Gunnison River  

Did You Know?
The Gunnison River through Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park drops at an average of 95 feet per mile. By comparison, the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park drops an average of 7.5 feet per mile.

Last Updated: July 27, 2009 at 10:36 EST