Junior Ranger

What is a Junior Ranger?

Junior Rangers help park rangers take care of National Parks. They learn about Lake Roosevelt, have fun, and help their friends and families understand how to help protect the parks as well.

Who can be a Junior Ranger?

Anyone! And you can learn about the park anywhere - at your campsite, on the road, or in your own living room. (please, not while driving, thank you) Spend an hour on the lake and enroll in fish school, paddle the watery trails of ancient explorers, find your way through the darkness using stars, and please don't touch the lava! You can write a play, create podcasts, draw a treasure map, or even take a hike!

To earn your badge, do one of the following:

• Click here to download a copy of the book, do the activities, and either email us or mail it to the park to get your patch.
• Complete any three of the activity pages below and show us. Email us once you have completed those activities or mail us copies of your work. We love to see the beautiful and creative ways that Junior Rangers use to learn about their parks and the world around them.

Mailing Address:
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
1008 Crest Drive
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
Attn: Junior Ranger

 

Geologists study what the earth is made of and how it was formed. They also investigate things like earthquakes, floods, and volcanic eruptions.

• Rock Scavenger Hunt
• Red Hot Lava!
• Rockin' Rocks

 

What secrets can you find in the dark skies above? Explore the moon, map the stars, and rove the planets.

• Super Solar System
• Moon Walking
• Sensing Astronomy

 

Biologists study humans, animals, plants, and bacteria to get a better understanding of how the natural world interacts.

• Exploring Sounds on the Lakeshore
• Botany By The Bay

 

Learn about the past and look for stories and items that help us paint a picture of long ago.

• Tell Me A Story
• The History of Me

 

Explore the world around you by creating or experiencing art in the park or wherever you are.

• Stretch Your Senses Scavenger Hunt
• Storytelling

 

What can you do to help keep your park safe?

• Leave No Trace - Respect and Protect
• Trash Detective
• BARK Ranger

 

What is your favorite way to visit the lake? in a boat? on the beach? How do you stay safe?

• What's An Angler?
• Paddle and Float

 

Be an explorer! Hike the trails, kayak the waters, find the best swimming spot on the lake.

• Wildland Fire
• My Favorite Tree