After completing the requirements described in the newspaper, kids are awarded an official Junior Ranger patch. Requirements include attending a ranger-led program, hiking on a park trail, and answering questions about Yellowstone Park. Yellowstone's Nature also contains tips for predicting Old Faithful and a journal page to use and enjoy in the park or back at home. Both kids and adults will benefit by sharing the fun of becoming a Junior Ranger. A variety of activities and programs led by ranger-naturalists are offered throughout the summer in Yellowstone.
Activities vary from short talks and demonstrations at visitor centers to walks and hikes.
These programs are offered primarily in June, July and August. Watch for roving rangers throughout the park. Some activities are handicapped accessible. Each area presents a unique set of programs high-lighting the natural and cultural resource themes related to that area. In general, summer program schedules are available after Memorial Day.