Games and Challenges

Can you identify what species each of these youths found in national parks grow up to be? Slide the arrows on each image to the left or right to see if you guessed correctly. Use the dropdown menus to learn more about each one.

Can you identify what species each of these youths found in national parks grow up to be? Slide the arrows on each image to the left or right to see if you guessed correctly. Use the dropdown menus to learn more about each one.

The are more than 400 unique national parks throughout the country and US territories that are home to iconic places of nature and history. If you closed your eyes and were transported to a park, could you guess to which park when you opened them? Try to identify which park each of these 360-degree images.

There are more than 400 unique national parks throughout the country and US territories that are home to iconic places of nature and history. If you closed your eyes and were transported to a park, could you guess to which park when you opened them? Try to identify which park each of these 360-degree images.

There are more than 400 unique national parks throughout the country and US territories that are home to iconic places of nature and history. If you closed your eyes and were transported to a park, could you guess to which park when you opened them? Try to identify which park each of these 360-degree images.

National parks can be a symphony of interesting and unique natural sounds, including from many types of wildlife. If you closed your eyes and listened, would you be able to identify what is making a particular noise? Give it a try by playing these audio clips from parks.

You can find so many different bird species in national parks! There are songbirds, birds of prey, nocturnal birds–birds of all different shapes and sizes and colors. Test your skills by listening to recordings of bird calls and trying to figure out what bird made them.

Did you know more than 275 national parks across the country have fossils in them? Test your knowledge and learn more about fossils and paleontology in national parks with this quiz. Try to answer each multiple choice question and then check to see if you guessed correctly using the dropdown menus.

Birds of all shapes and sizes can be found in and around every national park. Spot or listen for them overhead, on the ground, in the water, on rock faces, and atop buildings. Test your bird expertise with our Bird Quiz!

Use the rangers' formula to predict the next eruption of Old Faithful Geyser.

Artists of all ages and artistic talent can create their own bison masterpiece using a template. Add your masterpiece to the Find Your Park bison herd on social media using #FindYourPark or #EncuentraTuParque.

The National Park Service preserves some of the most iconic architecture in the country, but national parks can also have an architectural style of their own. Some parks have buildings that look historic, blend into the landscape, or share cultural heritage. What would the "parkitecture" look like in your national park? Use the template to design your own building style.

Quilts are patched together by one person or in quilting circles with each section sharing artistry and meaning. Piece together your own national parks quilt with images that represent your memories, favorite things, and hopes. Use a template or create your own quilt arrangement.

Suffrage Cat is part of the National Park Service’s celebration of the 19th Amendment. 2020 marks the centennial (100th anniversary) of the amendment! It was an important addition to our constitution as it recognized women’s voting rights. Suffrage means the right to vote in political elections.

Draw a bear and share your masterpiece with us!

Florissant Fossil Beds protects some of the largest petrified tree stumps in the world by diameter. During the 1800s, people tried to saw the park's famous Big Stump into pieces. If you look close enough, you can make out a grumpy face on the Big Stump. Use templates to decorate Big Stump as your own artistic masterpiece without causing damage to these protected resources.

Take a breath while making some art! Download the "Exhale Like a Whale" activity sheet. Learn about gray whales and their migration patterns. Color in the activity sheet and use it as a mindfulness tool when you need to take a breath and slow down.

The arrowhead is the symbol for the National Park Service. This shape reminds us of the culture and history National Park sites protect. Each picture inside the arrowhead represents something that is protected in a National Park site. Students learn how the design of the National Park Service arrowhead is made up of symbols and then have a chance to create their own design.

Play a game of national park-inspired dress up using this key chart. Or use the key chart to draw costume designs. Be creative and have fun with it!

Activity: Design your own 19th Amendment Ratification Star.

Have you ever wanted to have your own piece of naval artillery from the War of 1812. Now is your chance and all you need is a piece of paper, glue, scissors, and a printer.

The Dutch, Swedes, and Finns traveled across the North Atlantic Ocean and settled along the Delaware River and Bay in Delaware. Upon arrival they built forts, like the one pictured here, to protect themselves from intruders and to claim a piece of land. Do you have what it takes to create a fort?

A craft to create your own parfleche pouch at home.

Print out cut, and color your own tipi.

In 1911 architects from around the US entered a competition to design the Memorial that became Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. Now it is your turn. So, gather your supplies, pencils, pens, crayons, clay, cardboard, or whatever you chose and make a design for what you think the Memorial should look like.

Historic Preservation allows us to reflect, understand and appreciate our history to build connections to others and learn from the past. However, historic preservation does not just protect physical things such as buildings and places, it can include anything including art, food, and dance! Do you have something that you want to preserve forever?

Create your own petrified log and learn how the petrification process works.

Create your own caldera to see what the Yellowstone Caldera might have looked like after the eruption.

National parks are full of interesting sights, sounds, and experiences. Create your own National Park Bingo game to play with family, friends, or by yourself. Be creative while filling in your bingo card. National Park Bingo can be played while visiting a park or as a virtual challenge using national parks' websites.

National parks are full of interesting and unique experiences, but it's also possible to stay connected to the sights, sounds, and recreational activities that parks offer from anywhere. Challenge yourself or others to a game of Virtual National Park Bingo using park websites, social media, and your own home and neighborhood.

The Blue Ridge Parkway is an AMAZING place! Find out what makes it special by exploring our website with the Blue Ridge Parkway scavenger hunt.

Can you find some of the special places within Canyonlands National Park with the park map? This activity will test your ability to read a map while also sharing some of the stories behind the names that fill this landscape.

Activity 2 for Devils Tower National Monument's Virtual Junior Ranger Program. Explore the park map with a scavenger hunt.

Lincoln Home National Historic Site Natural Scavenger Hunt. Take a walk and see if you can spot any of these plants and animals!

Are you ready to take on the challenge of virtually exploring the park? Explore the park at your home and discover more about the Age of Mammals and Flowering Plants at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.

National parks are amazing places to set off on an adventure to see the splendor of nature and animals in the wild. It is important to plan ahead and be prepared for your trip and follow recommended safety practices for encountering wildlife...instead of using your friend as bear bait.

National parks are amazing places to watch animals in the wild, including majestic bison. It is important to give animals their space for your safety—and theirs. Follow recommended safety practices for encountering wildlife, including no touching and no approaching.

What birds were discovered during the Lewis and Clark Expedition? Learn about some of the ones these explorers saw for the very first time in a poster and coloring pages.

Color the Trail: Animals features animals of the trail and their names in Chinuk Wawa, Lakota, Arikara, Shoshoni, Osage, Hidatsa, Blackfoot, Nimipuutimt, and Mandan. More than 65 tribes have a connection with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. Download, print, and color the pages.

Express your creative side and de-stress with color pages of wildlife and park sites at Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

John Dickinson became well known for his way with words after arguing that it was unfair for the British Government to tax goods being shipped to America. We challenge you to think of a rule you want changed and write a letter to your fellow country men and women to get them to stand behind you! Do you think you have what it takes to inspire those around you?

We want your help to finish writing a story about hiking along the Mainland Trail. Just like a hike, this won't be easy.