Junior Ranger Program

Go on outdoor adventures, complete creative challenges, unlock treasured history, and learn life-long nature skills!


There are many options for becoming a National Park Service Junior Ranger! The C&O Canal National Historical Park offers a Junior Ranger Activity Book, along with opportunities to become a Virtual Junior Ranger! The National Park Service offers several special interest Junior Ranger books. Whatever adventure you choose, we hope you'll enjoy becoming a Junior Ranger!

 
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C&O Canal Junior Ranger Activity Book

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Where can I find the C&O Canal Junior Ranger Activity Book?

In 2021, the C&O Canal National Historical Park introduced a new Junior Ranger Activity Book, available in English and Spanish versions. There are several ways you can get a copy!

 
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Libro de actividades del guardaparque juvenil

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¿Dónde puedo encontrar el Libro de Actividades de C&O Canal Junior Ranger?

En 2021, el Parque Histórico Nacional C&O Canal presentó un nuevo Libro de actividades para guardaparques juvenil, disponible en versiones en inglés y español.

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Become a Virtual Junior Ranger!

There is so much to discover at the C&O Canal right from the comfort of your own home! Even if you can't visit the park, you can complete our Junior Ranger Activity Book, receive a certificate and badge for completing your book, and explore online activities to learn about the park.

To receive a signed certificate and badge, you can either email pictures of your completed book to cocanaleducation@nps.gov or mail your completed book to the park at the following address:

C&O Canal National Historical Park
Headquarters Office/Attn: Junior Ranger
142 W. Potomac Street
Williamsport, MD 21795

In your message, please include the number of Junior Rangers who completed their books and your mailing address so we can send every new Junior Ranger their very own certificate and badge!
 
Wooden C&O Canal NHP Junior Ranger badge.
Click on the badge to download your badge or create your own.

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Interested in downloading a badge instead?

After completing your Junior Ranger Activity Book, click on the C&O Canal NHP Junior Ranger badge image on this page to download a badge or design your own!
 
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National Junior Ranger Day

Every year we celebrate National Junior Ranger Day during National Park Week. Check out the activities and fun across the NPS.

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National Junior Ranger Books

Check out these special interest Junior Ranger Books that you can download to do at home or at your favorite National Park.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

142 W. Potomac St.
Williamsport, MD 21795

Phone:

301-739-4200

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