2021 Midwest Virtual Cancellations
The Great Plains states of the Midwest Region are home to National Park Service sites that tell the stories of native people and sacred lands, frontier expeditions, and dramatic battles. Here, too, are some of the continent’s most important waterways, with their history of commerce and industrialization, their carefully preserved beauty, and many recreational offerings.
Getting your virtual cancellations is easy! Once you’ve completed the tour, program, or activity, click the “Download” button to view a saveable PDF or click the cancellation image for a digital PNG file.
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Experience the jewels of Lake Superior! Rocky shoreline, cool water, land, forest, history…there’s plenty to see even if you can’t make it to Wisconsin in person. Join in virtual ranger tours, print activity pages to complete at home, and even have a virtual Junior Ranger swearing in ceremony!
First Ladies National Historic Site
Head to downtown Canton, Ohio, for a virtual tour of the Saxton-McKinley house. The video tour highlights the life and home of First Lady Ida McKinley, while also using Ida’s experience in the role to showcase how the duties and expectations for First Ladies continue to change. Stick around for a virtual photo tour for additional insight into this unique position.
Fort Scott National Historic Site
Promises made and broken! Who deserves to be free? The fight for freedom! Soldiers fighting settlers! Each of these stories is a link in the chain of events that encircled Fort Scott from 1842-1873. You’re invited to virtually tour Fort Scott through a series of 360-degree panoramic views of the park’s buildings, furnished rooms, and exhibit areas.
Harry S Truman National Historical Site
Harry S Truman’s legacy as president is partially attributed to his positive and optimistic character traits and leadership skills that were grounded in his Missouri upbringing. Eventually President Harry S Truman and his wife, Bess, returned in retirement to the family home in Independence, Missouri, and sought to assume a lifestyle that was relatively unchanged by the power and fame of the White House. Learn more about the Trumans and their family home with the official Visitor Center orientation film on the park’s Facebook page.
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
The Hopewell Culture National Historical Park Junior Ranger program is now available online! Here you’ll find some of the activities from the park’s popular paper booklet in a digital format. Explore as a family and learn all about the amazing earthworks created by the people of the Hopewell culture and understand why it is so important that we protect these places.
Indiana Dunes National Park
Experience the towering sand dunes of Lake Michigan from anywhere! Get to know the park’s 15,000 acres of rugged dunes, mysterious wetlands, sunny prairies, meandering rivers, and peaceful forests with virtual, ranger-led tours of this lakeshore park. You’ll see birds, wildflowers, historic sites like Chellberg Farm, and more.
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Begin your virtual Junior Ranger adventure on the Mississippi River here! Choose from several virtual Junior Ranger booklets to download instantly, request a copy of park-specific booklets, or get in touch with the Junior Ranger Coordinator to learn more about how young people can engage with the park from home. Have fun exploring!
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a special place to explore no matter if you are coming for a visit with your family, learning about national parks in your class, or just looking for fun activities to do from home. Exploring, playing, and learning in safe outdoor places provide our youngsters with the opportunity to develop positive experiences in nature and to grow as healthy kids. Even if you can’t make it to Pictured Rocks in person, there are resources for home or at school such as coloring pages, Story Time with a Ranger videos, or Park Ranger Playtime videos.
Santa Fe National Historic Trail
You can almost hear the whoops and cries of “All’s set!” as trail hands hitched their oxen to freight wagons carrying cargo between western Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Follow the Santa Fe National Historic Trail through five states and you’ll find adventure and evidence of past travelers who made this remarkable trip before you!
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Take a virtual visit to Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan! Explore the park from wherever you are and discover the stories that make this park special. Learn about the geology that shaped the dunes, stroll virtually through historic Glen Haven village, or visit the historic farms with a mobile app; celebrate the park’s 50th anniversary with a video series on YouTube; or browse through exhibits of contemporary and archived photos of various artifacts and historic scenes in the Virtual Museum.
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Close your eyes and envision yourself in a magnificent sea of grasses in the heart of America. These podcasts will transport you to Kansas as they highlight nature, history, and culture of Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve and the surrounding region. Download them to help you discover the park in person or from anywhere you happen to be. Unleash your curiosity!
