What to Know:
Dig into the deep past of the grasslands, back to when this was the floor of an ancient sea and home to creatures long gone. Spend the day with a Forest Service paleontologist and earn your Jr. Paleontologist patch.
About Jr. Ranger Days: Each Jr. Ranger Day highlights a specialist field within the U.S. Forest Service, with special guests, hands-on activities for kids of all ages, and a Jr. Ranger patch to earn. Held at the National Grasslands Visitor Center, 708 Main Street, Wall, SD. Free. The series runs July 10, 17, 24, and 31 and August 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
