Ft. Sumter, South Carolina

This is where the Civil War began. We took a boat to the island fort, where important battles were fought.

Congaree Swamp, South Carolina

Congaree is a very old swamp where cypress, red maple and other types of trees grow. We went on a ranger-led walk along the boardwalk. I learned about the importance of preserving our natural places. I found some litter -a green bottle. I picked it up and put it in a recycle bin at the end of our walk.

Kings Mountain, South Carolina

An important battle of the Revolutionary war was fought on King's Mountain. This is where the tide turned.

Cowpens Battlefield, South Carolina

This is a Revolutionary War battlefield where the brave militia fought the British.

Carl Sandburg Home, North Carolina

I visited the mountain home of a hardworking poet, author, newspaperman.

Cultures of the Coast, Florida

Cultures of the Coast is another Junior Ranger badge that can be earned by learning about the natural resources along Florida's coast. By visiting Fort Matanzas and Castillo de san Marcos, and completing another booklet, I also earned this badge.

Castillo de san Marcos, Florida

Castillo de san Marcos was a Spanish fort in St. Augustine, Florida. I earned a Master Junior Ranger patch for doing a good job completing my booklet.