Visitor Center Scavenger Hunt
Self-Guided
Junior Ranger Activity

(Ages 7 to 12 years)

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1. Name two kinds of native fish found in the Eel River.

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2. What is the name of the fallen tree in Founders Grove that was over 360 feet tall?

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3. What is the name of the Native Americans who lived here?

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4. Give the names of four pieces of historic logging equipment.

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5. Name the large yellow, slimy creature that lives in redwood forests.

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6. How many toes are there on a coyote track?

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7. Name two types of birds found in the park.

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8. What was the year of the "thousand year flood?"

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9. Who built the Travel Log?

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10. Name two kinds of rocks found at Humboldt Redwoods.

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11. How many white stripes does a striped skunk have?

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12. Describe your favorite display in the Visitor Center. Why do you like it?

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When you have finished this activity, bring it with you to the next Junior Ranger activity in the park to receive a stamp in your Junior Ranger Log Book. (You can get the free book at the park if you don't have one.)

 

Activity by: Kim A. Cabrera
Interpretive Specialist
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
July 2001

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