For Kids

Kids can become a Whiskeytown Junior Ranger!

Hey Parents - do you have a child between the ages of 6 and 12? Next time you go to the Visitor Center, ask for the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (NRA) Junior Ranger Book. The booklet offers an engaging and educational way for youngsters to learn about the park including its unique natural features and history. They will also be introduced to such topics as climate change, wildland fire, and careers within the National Park Service. After completing the book, come to the Visitor Center with your child and they can become an official Whiskeytown NRA Junior Ranger. They'll take an oath and get a Junior Ranger badge.

Did you know that your kid can complete a Junior Ranger book at every national park unit in the country? That's over 400 site-specific books and badges! Furthermore, many state parks offer Junior Ranger books.

If you are looking to do some Junior Ranger activities from home follow this link for Junior Rangers Online

Other Whiskeytown-Related Junior Ranger Books

Though not specific to the park, parents can download and print booklets from the links below. Please note that the park does not have badges for children upon completion of the booklet. Nevertheless, these books are a great way to engage and educate children on the wide, wide world of nature...

Junior Ranger Angler - help prepare your kid for casting on the reservoir or fly fishing on Clear Creek. Fishing is a popular pastime at Whiskeytown NRA!

Junior Ranger Sounds Explorer - children can explore the science of sound.

Junior Ranger Night Explorer - kids can learn all about astronomy in the national parks.

Junior Archeologist - children will explore how park cultural resource managers uncover the past and protect our heritage.

Stay tuned for Whiskeytown NRA's Junior Firefighter booklet.