1-3 HoursFee applies
Be A CHAT Junior Ranger
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
by the Island Ford Visitor Center to pick up your Junior Ranger Booklet and get to work on becoming the next park's Junior Ranger.
Do you love the outdoors? Do you want to make a difference in your national park? Then you have what it takes to become a Junior Ranger! As a Junior Ranger, you will have the opportunity to become a part of the past, present, and future of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. The Junior Ranger booklet will give you a glimpse at the history of the Chattahoochee River, get you started on identifying plants and animals, teach you how to be safe while in the park, and much more. By learning these important park facts and helping to preserve the beauty of the national park, you will become a valuable asset to the team of rangers at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. How To Become a Junior Ranger. Stop by the visitor center at Island Ford and pick up your Junior Ranger Booklet. Complete the activities in the booklet. Complete your Junior Ranger pledge. Return your completed booklet in person to the Island Ford Visitor Center, or mail it to: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area 1978 Island Ford Parkway Sandy Springs, GA 30350 Receive your badge and certificate.
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Junior Ranger ProgramAnimalsBirdsFishTortoises and TurtlesForests and WoodlandsConiferous ForestsDeciduous ForestsFactoriesMillsLakesNative American HeritageRiver and RiparianScenic ViewsTrailsCivil WarWatershedsWetlandsMarshesSwampsJunior Ranger
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Details
Duration
1-3 Hours
Fees
Daily Park Pass - $5.00 A Daily Park Pass allows a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van) to park in a designated parking lot of the park during regular park hours for one day. You may purchase a Daily Park Pass online at Recreation.gov or in person at Island Ford Visitor Center. Valid America The Beautiful Passes are also valid for parking in the park. Annual Park Pass - $40.00 The Annual Park Pass allows a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van) to park in any designated parking lot of the park during regular park hours for one year. You may purchase an Annual Park Pass online at Recreation.gov or in person at Island Ford Visitor Center. A valid America The Beautiful Pass are is also valid for parking in the park America the Beautiful Pass A valid America the Beautiful pass is acceptable for entrance to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Display it in your vehicle as you would a CRNRA Daily Pass or an CRNRA Annual Pass.
Fees Apply
Yes
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
The visitor center and some trails in the unit are accessible. The booklets may not be accessible to some Junior Rangers.
Pets
Yes — Dogs are allowed on the trails in the park but they must remain on a leash at all times. Leashes may not exceed six feet and are required for the safety of visitors as well as the dogs themselves. Visitors must be holding the leash and in physical control of the pet at all times. Pets may not be left unattended or tied to an object. Pet owners are required to clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste properly. Most locations have bags provided but bring extras in case they are depleted. Cleaning up after pets helps to protect the water quality of the river.
Reservations
No
Location
Historic Hewlett Lodge