With a whole park to explore, there's family fun for everyone at Badlands National Park.
NPS Photo / Alex Ennes
Have a good time in the Badlands!
Looking for something fun to do with the whole family? You've found the right place! Use the portal below to explore activities for kids and youth. Read about how to earn a Junior Ranger badge, how to explore the Badlands through activities, and learn about the park with your family.
Kids visiting Hot Springs National Park may earn a Junior Ranger badge by completing a number of activities as they explore the park. The Junior Ranger booklet is available at the Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center.
Locations:Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Duration:30-90 Minutes
Reservations:No
Pets:Yes
Location:Zane Grey Museum
Become a Junior Ranger at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. The Junior Ranger program is a great way for individuals of all ages to learn about the river, its natural resources, and the history of the Upper Delaware River Valley.
Weir Farm National Historical Park is a fun place for kids to explore and learn! Complete one of the following activities during your next visit to the park to earn a Junior Ranger badge. Complete more than one to earn a special Junior Ranger patch. Junior Ranger activities can be picked up at the Burlingham House Visitor Center porch or at the Burlingham House Visitor Center Front Desk in season.
Becoming a Blue Ridge Parkway Junior Ranger is exciting and rewarding! Pick up your Junior Ranger Folder and instructions at any park visitor center. Then travel the parkway to get site-specific activity sheets along your journey.
Become a Junior Ranger! Learn about Tlingit culture, the rainforest, Russian American history, and the coastal environment. You'll earn an official badge so that you will not forget how important you are to the National Park Service.
Location:Pick up your Senior Ranger Activity Book at the Gallatin House Visitor Center
Season:Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time Of Day:Day
The Friendship Hill Senior Ranger Program is completed on-site and includes different levels of activities for visitors ages 13 and up, including adults!
Location:Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Parks
Season:Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time Of Day:Day
The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger Program features five units of the National Park Service! Download the program, complete activities, and earn a Junior Ranger badge!
