Guadalupe Mountains National Park - For Kids

Guadalupe Mountains National Park welcomes you and your students. National parks can provide fascinating ways for students to learn about geology, animals, plants and history. Field Trips: When planning a field trip to Guadalupe Mountains National Park, please notify the park"s Educational Outreach Coordinator well in advance of your visit. The park may be able to offer a ranger-led activity or at least meet with your group for a talk. For more information, or to schedule a visit, contact:

Educational Outreach Coordinator

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

HC 60 Box 400

Salt Flat, Texas 79847

Phone (915) 828-3251 extension 118

Guadalupe Mountains National Park has a junior ranger workbook available for kids that can be picked up at the Headquarters Visitor Center. The workbook"s projects are linked specifically to the child"s participation in park activities such as hikes, programs, or information acquired from exhibits.

There are a variety of fun activities in the workbook to choose from that provide interesting facts about park resources. Upon completion of any 3, a child will receive a certificate and a badge; completion of 6 activities allows a child to earn a certificate, badge, and a patch!