This Saturday
National Jr. Ranger Day is designed to help kids and families explore and learn all about their national and state parks.
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{Saturday is also the start of National Park Week - where all national parks are free}
For the state of Alabama programs will be at DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon.
For more information email Brittney.hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or call (256) 997-5025.
Here's a list of activities and more about the program:
For kids of all ages! National Jr. Ranger Day is designed to help kids & families explore & learn all about their national & state parks. By exploring & learning, kids gain an appreciation for these special places & feel a personal sense of responsibility to protect them today & into the future!
Programs are scheduled throughout the day.
10:30 to 11:30~Rangers will be at DeSoto State Park's Nature Center
to help children with their handbook requirements, as well as a short
hike centered towards children along the Azalea Cascade Boardwalk Trail.
2:00
to 3:00~Rangers will be on hand at Little River Falls in Little River
Canyon for a program & short hike centered towards children. Hikers
are encouraged to bring water, snacks & wear appropriate footwear on
the trail.
National Park Jr. Ranger booklets can be picked up at the Little River Canyon Center
4322 Little River Trail-Fort Payne, AL. 35967
DeSoto State Park's Jr. Ranger Booklets can be picked up at DeSoto's Lodge, Country Store, & Nature Center
7104 DeSoto Parkway NE-Fort Payne, AL. 35967
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