Big Bend Junior Rangers

Junior Rangers play an important part in protecting Big Bend

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Become a Big Bend Junior Ranger during a Visit to the Park

Big Bend National Park invites young visitors to become official Big Bend Junior Rangers. You can earn a Junior Ranger badge by learning about the park's natural and cultural history while you are here.

Pick up a free Junior Ranger Activity Book at any park visitor center. The book is full of fun activities about the park's history, wildlife, plants, and geology.

• You will need to take your book with you as you explore various areas of the park to complete the required activity pages.

Depending upon your age, there will be a specific number of activities to complete. After you complete your activities, review them with a ranger at any visitor center. The ranger will ask about your time at Big Bend, review your work, sign your certificate, recite the official pledge, and present you with an official Big Bend Junior Ranger badge!

Become a Big Bend Web Ranger

Do you want to be a Big Bend Junior Ranger, but can't make it to the park right now?
You can become a Big Bend Digital Ranger from home!

Details

Activity

Junior Ranger Program

Pets Allowed

Yes

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Accessibility Information

We are continually working to upgrade facilities for accessibility and to improve park access for all visitors. While not all facilities are fully accessible, park rangers are happy to assist any visitor with special needs.

Some Junior Ranger activities are available on the park website.