Junior Ranger & Every Kid Outdoors
Grab a free Junior Ranger booklet at any visitor center — kids earn a badge for finishing. And the thing most parents miss:
✦ 4th grader = whole family free for a yearPlan a meltdown-free day at Yellowstone National Park: Junior Ranger badges, 6 trails filtered by age, and an honest reality check on shade, restrooms, water and timing.
| Trail | Best for | Length | Shade | Restrooms | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Faithful & Geyser Hill Loop | 0+ yrs | 1.6 mi | 5% | Yes | Yes |
| Grand Prismatic Overlook | 6+ yrs | 1.6 mi | 10% | No | No |
| Storm Point Trail | 6+ yrs | 2.3 mi | 40% | No | No |
| Fairy Falls | 8+ yrs | 5.4 mi | 30% | No | No |
| Uncle Tom's / South Rim | 8+ yrs | 2 mi | 20% | Yes | No |
| Mount Washburn | 10+ yrs | 6.2 mi | 10% | Yes | No |
Grab a free Junior Ranger booklet at any visitor center — kids earn a badge for finishing. And the thing most parents miss:
✦ 4th grader = whole family free for a yearOur age-rated trails here start at 0+, and 5 of them suit kids 8 and under — each with shade, restroom and water data above.
Yes — 1 of the kid-rated trails we've mapped take a stroller, starting with Old Faithful & Geyser Hill Loop.
Yes — pick up the free booklet at a visitor center; kids finish the activities, get sworn in by a ranger and keep the badge. It's the best $0 souvenir in the park system.
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