News Release

Come Become a Valles Caldera Junior Ranger

Cover art of the new Valles Caldera Junior Ranger Training Manual

NPS/N. Eyring

News Release Date: April 19, 2024

Contact: Dave Krueger, 505-412-0826

Jemez Springs, NM – The National Park Service excited to announce a brand-new Junior Ranger experiential program at Valles Caldera. The program begins by conferring the honor of Junior Ranger onto each participant and then invites them to explore the park and learn more about the rich geologic, cultural, and natural stories found here.

Anyone interested in becoming a Junior Ranger can stop by either of the park’s visitor facilities to obtain a badge and a training manual.

“The Junior Ranger program is very popular across national parks and has been adopted by many other state and federal sites. Valles Caldera is proud to offer an official program and we look forward to seeing kids of all ages take part in the joy of discovery,” said Superintendent Jorge Silva-Bañuelos.

www.nps.gov/vall

Valles Caldera National Preserve | About 1.2 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created the 14-mile-wide circular depression now known as Valles Caldera. The park is known for its huge mountain meadows, abundant wildlife, and meandering streams. The area also preserves the homeland of ancestral native peoples and embraces a rich cultural history. Visit us at nps.gov/vall.

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