Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park offers families an incredible journey through Civil War history across the Georgia-Tennessee border. This sprawling park preserves America's first national military park, where kids can walk historic battlefields and discover stories of courage while earning their Junior Ranger badge.
Junior Ranger Program at Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
The Junior Ranger program here brings Civil War history to life through interactive battlefield exploration and hands-on activities. Kids complete age-appropriate booklets featuring map reading, historical detective work, and battlefield scavenger hunts that make learning about this pivotal period engaging and memorable.
- Walk the historic Chickamauga Battlefield where kids can spot Civil War monuments and cannons
- Explore Lookout Mountain and learn about the famous 'Battle Above the Clouds'
- Visit the interactive exhibits at visitor centers with artifacts and military displays
Planning Your Visit
Van Life Tip: The park has multiple units across two states, so plan your route carefully and use the main Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center for parking larger RVs and starting your Junior Ranger journey.
Plan Your Stay
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