Junior Ranger

Looking for a fun way to explore the history of Ste. Genevieve?

Check out our Junior Ranger Program!

To become a Junior Ranger, start by visiting the Welcome Center at 66 S. Main Street and pick up your free Junior Ranger booklet. The booklet can be completed as you are exploring the park and town and then returned to the Welcome Center. After going through your booklet with a park ranger you will be sworn in as a Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park Junior Ranger!

Looking to get an early start on the booklet or to complete it at home? Download and print a copy of our booklet to get started!

Lewis and Clark Junior Ranger, Sound Explorer and Junior Ranger Park Explorer books on desk — Pick up additional Junior Ranger books to continue learning as you explore Ste. Genevieve.
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Looking for more Junior Ranger Programs?

At Ste. Genevieve NHP, there are several opportunities to become a Junior Ranger.

Learn how to get the most out of your visits to National Park Service sites by becoming a Junior Ranger Park Explorer.

Pick up the Lewis & Clark Junior Ranger Book to explore more about their explorations along the Mississippi River.

Listen to the sounds of Ste. Genevieve by becoming a Sound Explorer Junior Ranger.

These free Junior Ranger books are also available at the Welcome Center upon request.

Online Junior Ranger Programs

Junior Ranger Park Explorer

Become a Junior Ranger Park Explorer to plan your national park site visits.
Underground Railroad Junior Ranger

Learn more about slavery and how those who were enslaved worked to gain their freedom.
Junior Archeologist

Learn about what work archeologist do and how archeology helps us learn more about national park sites.
Junior Ranger Night Explorer

Explore the dark side of the park and learn about the stars, moon, and myths surrounding them as a Junior Ranger Night Explorer.
Eclipse Explorer

Learn about the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse with the Eclipse Explorer Junior Ranger Program.