30-90 MinutesFee applies
Become a Jr. Ranger and Jr. Trader at Fort Union
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
Kids of all ages are invited to explore Fort Union Trading Post NHS through the Junior Ranger & Junior Trader programs! Pick up a free Junior Ranger booklet at the Bourgeois House Visitor Center. The program typically takes around 1 hour to complete.
Jr. Ranger Program Learn and explore Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site with the free Junior Ranger program. Kids (and adults) of all ages can become a Junior Ranger by completing activities during a visit to the park. Follow the instructions in the activity book. When completed, return to the Visitor Center to receive your official Junior Ranger badge and, for kids 4-16, receive your "buffalo robe" for the Jr Trader Program. Jr. Trader Program Kids ages 4-16 will earn a small fun-fur buffalo robe for completing the Jr. Ranger Program. Then, using skills gained by completing the Jr. Ranger program, trade your fur for fun theme items!
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Junior Ranger ProgramTradeFortsNative American HeritageFort Union Trading Post National Historic SiteJunior Ranger
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Details
Duration
30-90 Minutes
Fees
The Junior Ranger and Junior Trader program are free.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Pick up your Junior Ranger Booklet in the Bourgeois Visitor Center. The Visitor Center's main floor, including Museum with park videos, bookstore and restrooms allows access for a manual or motorized wheelchair or mobility device. Contact the park at 701-572-9083 or ask to speak with a Ranger while visiting to address any accessibility-related needs while working on the Junior Ranger Program. We are happy to help.
Pets
No — Pets are not allowed in the Bourgeois House Visitor Center. Service animals are permitted everywhere visitors are allowed at Fort Union Trading Post NHS, including the Bourgeois House Visitor Center.
Reservations
No
Age Info
All ages are welcome to complete the Junior Ranger Program.
Location
Bourgeois House Visitor Center