Is it appropriate to ask the age of the National Park Service (NPS)? She doesn't look a day over 29.
On August 25, 2021, the National Park Service celebrated 105 years. Back in May 2016, I received my first Junior Ranger Badge from Big Bend National Park (+Fort Davis NHS) just before NPS turned 100. Thank you Ranger Anna for making the Junior Ranger program so much fun.
Since that time, I have earned nearly 30 Junior Ranger badges from national parks, monuments and historical sites. This is a great program for all ages because it allows you to spend time in the beauty of nature learning more about the amazing places you are visiting.
Not the outdoorsy type? Keep in mind that there are many national parks in urban areas such as the National Mall in Washington DC, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in NYC or even the National Jazz Park in NOLA.
Most of the better known national park sites charge admission, but there are many sites that offer free admission. All of the national parks are free on select days throughout the year. Even better, if you have a fourth grader in your family, you can sign up here to receive a free Fourth Grade National Parks pass. It's not every day that your fourth grader can afford to purchase admission for your whole family, so how can you not afford to do this - it's free!
Looking forward to earning my next Junior Ranger badge. Happy adventuring!
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