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Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Junior Ranger program

Children can participate in the Junior Ranger program! Ask at the information desk in the Summit Level Visitor Center for a copy of the park Junior Ranger book for a fun guide to the story of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. Answers to the fun activities are available in the Summit Level Visitor Center, the Engine House No. 6 Exhibit Shelter, the Lemon House, along the park trails, and/or even by assisting with a historic demonstration.

Does your child want to participate in the Junior Ranger program, but cannot easily get to the park site? Just click Junior Ranger Booklet to get a copy of the book.


Completed Junior Ranger booklets can be sent to:
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
110 Federal Park Road
Gallitzin, PA 16641

 

Western Pennsylvania National Park Sites Virtual Junior Ranger

There are five National Park Service sites in western Pennsylvania: Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Friendship Hill National Historic Site and Johnstown Flood National Memorial. Use the parks’ websites to explore each park and learn about everyday heroes.

This Junior Ranger program can be completed from the article below. Answer as many of the questions as you can. Make sure you answer the last question and then you can earn your Virtual Junior Ranger badge and stamp.

 

 

About the National Park Service Junior Ranger program

Almost all national parks have a Junior Ranger program. Parks with the program are listed here.