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.

Fort Matanzas, Florida

Fort Matanzas was a small outpost where Spanish soldiers watched for invaders.

Andersonville, Georgia

I visited Andersonville National Historic Site. It is a Prisoner of War memorial for all prisoners of all American wars.

Central High School, Arkansas

This is where the civil rights crisis happened in 1957, when 9 African American students attempted to attend Central High.

Hot Springs, Arkansas

I really had fun at Hot Springs. We saw a natural spring where the water was 143 degrees coming out of the ground. It was so hot, I could hardly keep my hand in it. We saw the bathhouses, which were really nice, and we filled up some jugs with mineral water to bring home.

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Fort Smith was an Army outpost, a court, and a jail. Judge Parker, known as the "Hanging Judge" sent 75 people to the gallows that was located just outside the main building.