Last updated: February 17, 2023
Thing to Do
Want to Become a Junior Ranger?
NPS
Earn your own Junior Ranger badge or patch at Fort Donelson NB. Pick up your copy of the Handbook at the park Visitor Center. Share your work with the park ranger!
The program is free.
Be A Junior Ranger - Fort Donelson National Battlefield (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Enjoy other Junior Ranger programs available here:
Junior Ranger Books (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
The program is free.
Be A Junior Ranger - Fort Donelson National Battlefield (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Enjoy other Junior Ranger programs available here:
Junior Ranger Books (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Details
Duration
30-90 Minutes
Activity
Junior Ranger Program
Junior Ranger Program, an eight-page handbook. Ranger programs are available during the summer months. Please watch the park audiovisual to get historical information about the site.
Age(s)
5-85
Pets Allowed
Yes
Pets are allowed on a leash, with the exception of the National Cemetery.
Activity Fee
No
Free
Location
Fort Donelson Visitor Center
At the Education Pavilion, near the main parking area, you may pick up books, crayons, and other materials for the program.
The Visitor Center is open if you need to speak to a Ranger or obtain a badge or patch for your efforts.
The Visitor Center is open if you need to speak to a Ranger or obtain a badge or patch for your efforts.
Reservations
No
None
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility Information
The Junior Ranger program is designed to accompany the self-guided auto tour. Parking and exhibits are accessible from your vehicle, observation areas, or exhibits at the tour stops.
The Handbook contains eight activities. Crayons and pencils are available at the visitor center and park pavilion.
The Handbook contains eight activities. Crayons and pencils are available at the visitor center and park pavilion.