Earning is Learning… Our son and his cousin learn about the Mt. St. Helens volcano.
A few years back, my wife and I were introduced to the Junior Ranger Program at the Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. He took a Ranger class about the volcano at the outdoor amphitheater located at the Johnston Ridge Observatory. The class was between 30 and 40 minutes and we, parents, took a short walk through the observatory and gift shop while our son and his cousin took the class. The thing he enjoyed most was earning his Junior Forest Ranger Badge.
Our Lewis & Clark pose over looking the Painted Canyons in the Badlands, North Dakota
While at the Theodore Roosevelt National Park, I asked the Ranger if they had a Junior Ranger program. The park has a guide book of activities that the junior ranger must complete to earn their badge. His age group must complete 8 activities to have a Ranger check their work to earn the Junior Ranger Badge. It is not a difficult process, but it is one that keeps your child engaged in the National Park as your family tours the sights. Many of the factoids they learn enriches the park experience for everyone involved.
If you and your family visit a National Park this summer be sure to ask the Ranger about the free Junior Ranger program.
Living a Sustainable Dream 
I Love your video’s, and want to say “Thank You, for taking us along with your family”. I know it’s been years since we’ve been together, and although we’ve not had the opportunity to meet your wife and son in person, I feel like we’ve already met them, through your eye’s. I hope someday we will be able to meet again in person. You even make me want to travel and see more of this wonderful country that we’ve never seen. I love you, and want to thank you again, for including Us in your life’s journey. ❤
Big Hug's
Aunt Patty-Dawn and Bruce
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On your way to North Dakota stop by and say hi to the family and me and get a family hug.
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