Become a Junior Ranger

Become a Junior Ranger
Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., Feb. 15 through April 30.
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Become a Junior Ranger
Rangers are an essential part of the

Virginia State Park System. Some of the

duties of Park Rangers are to protect the

plants and animals, preserve the history of

each park, share their knowledge with park

guests and to ensure the safety of every park

guest.
Become a Junior Ranger today and earn your Official Junior Ranger Badge! Nothing beats a ranger-led program in one of our parks. However, program schedules may not meet your needs, or you might prefer to explore on your own. Ranger-led self-guided programs are available at many parks to assist you in self-exploration. Below is a list of what is available for download. Check with the park office for pre-printed versions or other materials. Also take a look at our list of
Junior Ranger events and camps.
Bear Creek Lake
Jr. Ranger Program Guide
Belle Isle State Park
Jr. Ranger Handbook
Claytor Lake State Park
Junior Ranger Activity Booklet
Fairy Stone State Park
Junior Ranger Activity Booklet
False Cape State Park
Jr. Ranger Handbook
First Landing State Park
Jr. Ranger Booklet
Grayson Highlands State Park
Junior Ranger Booklet
Holliday Lake State Park
Junior Ranger Activity Guide
Hungry Mother State Park
Junior Naturalist Booklet
James River State Park
Junior Ranger Program Guide
Machicomoco State Park
Machicomoco Junior Ranger Booklet
Natural Bridge State Park
Natural Bridge Junior Ranger Handbook
Pocahontas State Park
Jr. Ranger Book
Powhatan State Park
Junior Ranger Booklet
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park
Sailor's Creek Battlefield Jr. Ranger Activity Book
Seven Bends State Park
Junior Ranger Booklet, Age 5-9
Shenandoah River State Park
Jr. Rangers Activity Brochure
Sky Meadows State Park
Jr. Ranger Booklet, ages 5-12
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Jr. Ranger Booklet
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park
Junior Ranger Historian Activity booklet
Staunton River Battlefield State Park
Ranger Quest Activity Book
Staunton River State Park
Ranger Quest
Junior Ranger Booklet
Westmoreland State Park
Junior Ranger Handbook
Junior Ranger Events
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to help you navigate the trails.
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