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Will you be introducing the wonders of Yellowstone National Park to young people this summer? What fun! Did you know the National Park Service's web site has a special section of quizzes, games, and puzzles to introduce children of all ages to the park before they arrive? Once in Yellowstone, kids can complete activities to earn Junior Ranger or Young Scientist badges.
 One of the great, goofy games is the Antler & Horn Match, in which kids use their computer curser to put the correct head gear on Yellowstone animals. If they are incorrect, they create some wildly zany critters. Also on the site is the downloadable, 3-D computer game WolfQuest: Survival of the Pack and, for little humans, the delightful Animal Alphabet Book with Sound. What does a baby bison sound like? (Please finish this article before you click away to listen!)
The website also introduces visitors to the in-park Junior Ranger and Young Scientist programs. The first is for ages 5 to 12, the second for ages 5 to adult. Once in Yellowstone, kids can purchase the 12-page Junior Ranger activity packet at any park visitor center for $3. The Young Scientist packets are available at Canyon or Old Faithful Visitor Centers for $5. (Parents should check out the Young Scientist toolkit for the gear needed to perform the experiments.) Kids return their completed packets to any visitor center to get the best Yellowstone souvenir of all: a Junior Ranger or Young Scientist badge they can keep, along with the learning and memories, for a lifetime.
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| Yellowstone Resources and Issues Handbook 2010 | |
Written by staff from the National Park Service Division of Interpretation in Yellowstone, this book was originally a source of information for seasonal park employees. Now available to the public, it answers many questions about the park and includes the latest information on park issues such as bison management and wolf restoration. Price: $14.95 ($12.71 for YA members)
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Space Available in Summer Family Learning Vacations | |
 Selected "Best Summer Family Camp in America" by Good Morning America and Family Fun Magazine, our Yellowstone for Families program is sure to be a hit. We still have room this summer. One call is all it takes to arrange your family vacation in Yellowstone. Led by an Institute naturalist guide, your family can explore canyons, waterfalls, and geyser basins, and enjoy activities together including animal tracking, wildlife watching, photography, painting, and hiking. During the program, your children can become Yellowstone National Park Junior Rangers. Packages include most meals and lodging at Mammoth Hot Springs or Grant Village. Geared towards families with 8-12 year olds. |
| Exciting New Discounts for Association Members | |
 We continually strive to expand the benefits we are able to provide to our members. This year we are thrilled to announce that member discounts have been extended to include 15 percent off purchases in retail locations operated by Yellowstone General Stores and Xanterra Parks and ResortsŪ hotel gift shops throughout Yellowstone (exclusions apply-inquire at each location for details). Members also continue to receive a 15 percent discount on Association merchandise online or in any of our educational Park Stores in visitor centers and at the North Entrance, seasonal lodging discounts at selected park hotels, and educational publications such as our quarterly magazine, the Yellowstone Discovery. To take advantage of these valuable offers, remember to bring your membership card with you during your visit to the park. If you are not currently a member, please consider joining online or in any of our Park Stores to begin enjoying all of these exclusive Yellowstone Association membership benefits!
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