r/NationalPark

From what I’ve read online and heard from others, adults and teens are allowed to complete the workbooks to earn a junior ranger badge. I have a lot of fond memories completing the books to learn about the parks as a child and collecting the badges. I have autism and I’m really shy, but worked up the courage to approach the person at the desk and say “I’m sorry if this is a weird question, do you give out junior ranger badges?” She gave me a look and scoffed saying, “Yeah, for children.” I was embarrassed because people around started looking at me and thought maybe she misunderstood, so I added “I completed the Junior Ranger Workbook and heard that you can-“ and she cut me off and told me “These are for children to get them to learn about the park. Are you picking one up for a child?” I didn’t know what to say anymore so I just nodded and she told me she couldn’t give it to me because the child wasn’t there. This was my first time putting myself out there and I feel so embarrassed I want to dig myself in a hole and never come out. Is it usually this way? I don’t want to give up trying to talk to rangers and people working at the parks. I’m sorry if any of this sounds strange, I’m not the best at social norms as you can see and didn’t know where else to ask.

I got the gear, I got the time, and I got the gas, But any recommendations would be awesome! So far we've planned for Mount Whitney, Mount Langley, and Big Pine Creek North Fork. Thank you!

I will be traveling from Los Angeles to Grand Canyon west Skywalk. We have 3 days available and on the third day will be driving back to Vegas and 2 days in there. So what are the best places to visit near west rim Skywalk other than skywalk and places to stay. We are limiting the drive in grand Canyon as driving back to Vegas will become longer with kids.