Welcome to Maggie's Nest
This is the kid-friendly corner of B Park Co. A place for young nature explorers. Meet Ranger Maggie, a curious bird who loves exploring the great outdoors in her trusty B Park Co. ranger hat and vest. Maggie believes that every trail, every tree, and every creature has a story worth discovering.
Ranger Maggie's First Park Visit: A Junior Ranger Adventure
Ranger Maggie has her very own book! Join her on her first park adventure at Grand Canyon National Park, with activity pages where kids can draw, write, and record their own adventures. Series: Ranger Maggie, Book 1. Published by B Park Co.
Fun Nature Facts for Young Explorers
Did you know?
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The Grand Canyon is over a mile deep, and it took millions of years for the Colorado River to carve it.
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Bald eagles can spot a fish from nearly 2 miles away. Their eyesight is about 4 times sharper than ours.
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A saguaro cactus grows very slowly. It can take 75 years just to grow its first arm.
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Baby deer are called fawns, and they can stand and walk within hours of being born.
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The giant sequoia is the largest tree on Earth by volume. Some are over 3,000 years old.
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More than 400 species of birds have been spotted in the national parks of the United States.
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Fireflies make their own light through a chemical reaction in their bodies. It produces almost no heat at all.
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Sea otters hold hands while they sleep so they don't drift apart. This is called a "raft."
Come back and explore more of Maggie's Nest soon. There is always something new to discover.
