Family park planning

Find the next Junior Ranger adventure.

Explore National Park Service sites, spot Junior Ranger programs, and turn a place near you into a park-day plan.Junior Ranger programs are great for new and experienced explorers alike. People of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate.

Explore the map Find a nearby program

The Junior Ranger path

Visit. Explore. Pledge.

01
Visit
Choose a participating park and pick up its official activity booklet.
02
Explore
Complete activities while learning the park’s stories, places, and wildlife.
03
Pledge
Share your work with a ranger and follow that park’s badge instructions.

Data foundation

Official sources, clearer planning.

Park locations and details come from official National Park Service data.
Program and activity-guide links lead back to public NPS pages and are only presented when the source supports them.
Requirements and conditions can change, so confirm final details with the park before you go.

National Park Compass is an independent family project, not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Park Service. Visit the official NPS Junior Ranger page.