Become a Fort Smith Junior Ranger

Junior Ranger Badges

NPS

Explore, Learn, Protect.

Do you care about exploring, learning about, and protecting Fort Smith National Historic Site? If so, become a Junior Ranger! This fun activity booklet is a great place to start. Kids of all ages can become Junior Rangers at Fort Smith National Historic Site!

This booklet includes activities like mazes, crosswords, drawings, and more to help you learn about Fort Smith National Historic Site. Discover all the park has to offer while learning about soldiers, Native Americans, deputy marshals, Judge Parker, and more.
 

Become a Junior Ranger

Junior Ranger activity books are available at the information desk in the visitor center. To recieve a digital copy, please email us or call [phone].

To earn a badge: 

• Complete right number of fun-filled activities for your age group in the Junior Ranger booklet.
• Return your completed booklet to a ranger at the visitor center desk,
• Take the Junior Ranger pledge!

Don't have enough time to finish the book while you're at the park? No problem! Send your booklet back to the park when you complete it. A ranger will check your work and mail the it back to you with a badge and signed certificate.

Details

Duration

45-60 Minutes

Activity

Junior Ranger Program

Complete the activity booklet to be sworn in as an official Fort Smith Junior Ranger and to earn a Fort Smith Junior Ranger badge.

Age(s)

All ages are welcome!

Pets Allowed

Yes

Pets are welcome outside, but only service animals are allowed inside the visitor center.

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Visitor Center

The visitor center is the starting point for the Fort Smith National Historic Site Junior Ranger Program. Request a Junior Ranger booklet from a ranger or volunteer at the front desk.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

Service animals are allowed inside the visitor center.
All locations for the activites in the booklet are wheelchair accessible.