Yosemite National Park Rangers have sworn in 22,600 Junior Rangers so far this year. This sets a record for the most number of Junior Rangers in a year. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/nearly-23000-junior-rangers-sworn-in-at-yosemite-national-park.htm
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