The Lewis and Clark Trail Junior Ranger Program was recently recognized with a first place National Association for Interpretation (NAI) media award in the book category.
"This program tells an inclusive history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, beginning with tribal homelands and highlighting the diverse backgrounds and skills of the expedition members," Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Superintendent Mark Weekley said in a Jan. 5 National Park Service release. "We've developed innovative, multimedia elements to make the program more engaging and accessible for all."
Children can become junior rangers in more than 30 parks along with the Lewis and Clark Historic Trail in Iowa, Illinois, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky. Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, and Washington.
The Lewis and Clark Trail Junior Ranger Activity Journal was awarded the first-place honor after receiving top marks for thoughtful messaging and innovative online components, the release stated.
Online read-along videos are also available to the public, which can be helpful to the public, especially for people who are blind or partially blind, according to the NPS website. Individuals can hear the activities described through narration. Native Names are also available on the Trail webpage where people can learn about plant and animal names in indigenous languages.
