Kids who visit the Missouri National Recreational River are in for a treat! Recreational activities abound here. They include hiking, fishing, canoeing, boating, and picnicking, just to name a few. Touch tables and interactive activities are available at the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center and at the visitor center at Ponca State Park.  Park rangers offer a variety of programs for the whole family.  The rivers provide lots of things to see and areas to explore. Keep your eyes wide open.

If you don't get a chance to visit the Missouri National Recreational River, don't despair! The National Park Service has put together a Web Ranger program for kids to complete online. The program helps kids explore many of the famous and not-so-famous parks, and gives kids an appreciation for the scenic beauty and historical significance of the parks. Please click here to participate in the Web Ranger program.

The rangers here have put together some fun puzzles for you! Click on the name to download a PDF copy.

Plains Indians Puzzle - Find the hidden names of Plains Indian tribes. There is also a picture to color.

National Parks Puzzle - Find the hidden national park names, then go online to locate the parks on a map.

Many parks in the National Park System have gone high-tech lately, and have added Junior Ranger programs online. To see a list of these parks, click on Junior Ranger Online.

In addition, the Junior Ranger Gazette is now available online. Here are all kinds of fun stuff about your national parks, plus games, puzzles, and even recipies! Click here to view it or pick up a copy at your nearest national park.