Educational Offerings

Ranger Programs

Junior Ranger Program. Kids 12 and younger can earn a Junior Ranger badge by completing activities that teach them about the park's ecosystems, the cave, the animals, and protecting the environment. Pick up the Junior Ranger guidebook for free at the Wind Cave Visitor Center. Wind Cave National Park, 26611 Hwy. 385, Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota, 57747. 605/745–4600.

Prairie Hike. This two-hour exploration of parkland habitats begins with a short talk at the visitor center, then moves to a trailhead. 26611 Hwy. 385, Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota, 57747. 605/745–4600; www.nps.gov/wica. Late June–early-Aug., Mon. and Sat. 9 am.