Ranger Rick articles from August 2002

Ranger Rick archives from August 2002

Bee-utiful Dreamer.(Poem)
August 1, 2002... Bee-utiful Dreamer Weary little worker, wet with dew, Dreaming nectar dreams the whole night through, Blossoms full of pollen wait for you. Sleepy bee, wake up-- there's lots to do!

Coming next month.
August 1, 2002... * Going Wild in Alaska * All About Mushrooms * Helping Horned Lizards * More Games and Riddles

Hugs and cuddles.
August 1, 2002... When's the last time you cuddled up? Last night, reading a book with one of your parents? This morning, in bed with your pet dog or cat? Cuddling gives you a warm and cozy feeling, doesn't it? Many other kinds of animals LOVE to cuddle--just...

Dear Ranger Rick.
August 1, 2002... MAKING TRAILS Ever wonder who takes care of hiking trails? Sometimes kids do! Every summer our family joins a volunteer trail crew (below) in one of Washington State's wilderness areas. It is hard work AND it is really fun! Bushes...

Reader riddles.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Where do little bears like to hang out with their friends? At the cub-house. Anne W., Virginia What do you call a royal giraffe? "Your Highness." Shelby S., Kentucky What did the tornado say to the hurricane? "Let's blow this...

Cool pools ... Check 'em out!
August 1, 2002... If you look closely, you can find a world of tucked-away treasures along a rocky coast. The tide rises along a rocky shore. Waves smash higher and higher against the rocks, sending salty spray flying. Seawater floods every low-lying crack...

Tail of a quail.
August 1, 2002... Hi. Dan Quail here. Aren't I one great-looking bird? (Modest too.) I'm called a Gambel's quail. We males wear hats! Just kidding. But my orange "cap" and long black "topknot" look like a hat, don't they? You can tell that quail like me...

Big bumblin' bees.
August 1, 2002... What kind of insect is this, pokin' its nose into everything? Hint: If Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bee, its name would be "bumble." Turn the page to learn more. Did you guess that the insect on page 31 is a bumble bee? She's sticking her long...

Get out.
August 1, 2002... Keep your cool by exploring a nearby pond. Just put on some old sneakers or rubber boots, grab a pal and your explorer's kit, and... 1. Scope it out Approach slowly so you don't scare away creatures near the water. How many can you...

Fun on the run: Ranger Rick's pull-out game section.
August 1, 2002... Mountain Mischief This family is out for a hike in the Rocky Mountains. They're walking too fast to notice all the strange things going on around them. How about you? See how many silly things you can find. (Don't forget to count things...