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National Park Ambassadors

They maintain habitats, educate visitors, and preserve history. They're rangers, museum curators, engineers, volunteers, landscape architects, and fire fighters. They're the treasured stewards of our national parks. They're National Park Ambassadors.

Behind every national park is a team of ordinary people who are dedicated to maintaining the extraordinary. They may not wear capes, but they're heroes in our book. Meet the individuals who protect our parks and send thanks to an NPS employee or volunteer who made your last visit extra special.

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No thank you is too small! We celebrate Park Heroes 24/7, 365 days a year.

Thank you, all employees.Our parents would take us to a different national park one week each year. They would also bundle us up to attend a ranger program at the...Read more

Thank you, all employees.Our parents would take us to a different national park one week each year. They would also bundle us up to attend a ranger program at the campground amphitheater. The Rangers were always so knowledgeable and informative and we listened very attentively to every word. My wife and I tried to provide the same experiences for our children. I believe that was instrumental in one of our children becoming an amazing outdoorsman and another an environment scientist (ES). The ES just married a United States Forest Service employee last month. Our experiences with all employees at our national parks has been remarkably. Whether it was a maintenance, ranger, law enforcement officer or other employee title they have all been professional and helpful. We enjoy getting to know employees who travel to the US from around the world for seasonal work which really emphasizes just how special these lands are. Thank you to all the NPS employees both full time and seasonal for making our visits so pleasurable.

Bill H., California

Thank you, all Ambassadors.Thank you all.Read more

Thank you, all Ambassadors.Thank you all.

christian t., South Carolina

Thank you, Park Rangers and Ambassdors.I love nature and I am thankful that there are national parks. Read more

Thank you, Park Rangers and Ambassdors.I love nature and I am thankful that there are national parks.

Shail A., North Carolina

Thank you, Helen Ranney .Helen, it was a pleasure to meet you at a picnic table at Phantom Ranch in April (my friend was getting ice to put with some medicine which...Read more

Thank you, Helen Ranney .Helen, it was a pleasure to meet you at a picnic table at Phantom Ranch in April (my friend was getting ice to put with some medicine which you volunteered to keep in the ranger station and later delivered to our campsite before you morning walk). I’m thankful for that kindness and all you have done for the Grand Canyon, the Conservancy, and conservation of our public lands. Look forward to the day we meet again.

Bruce P., Arizona

Thank you, all NPS employees.Thank you for your hospitality and education during our family visit to the site of the Battle of New Orleans. Much appreciated!Read more

Thank you, all NPS employees.Thank you for your hospitality and education during our family visit to the site of the Battle of New Orleans. Much appreciated!

Jason A., Pennsylvania

Thank you, hard-working Ambassadors .Thank you so much for all you do to keep the trails cleared and well cared for. We loved our week of camping and hiking up there and...Read more

Thank you, hard-working Ambassadors .Thank you so much for all you do to keep the trails cleared and well cared for. We loved our week of camping and hiking up there and appreciate all you do to make it so nice.

Amanda B., Michigan

Thank you, Alex Wright.I got to know Alex over the last few months. She is highly intelligent and a lot of fun to talk to.Read more

Thank you, Alex Wright.I got to know Alex over the last few months. She is highly intelligent and a lot of fun to talk to.

Karen N., North Carolina

Thank you, Glacier Bay Ambassador.1992. Got lost looking for my son to do some hiking. He didn't show so I sped over to west glacier to see if he stopped there. He wasn...Read more

Thank you, Glacier Bay Ambassador.1992. Got lost looking for my son to do some hiking. He didn't show so I sped over to west glacier to see if he stopped there. He wasn't there. Who ever was on duty July 15-16 directed me to a cool bar where I mellowed and found my son, typical college sophomore male of 19.

Barbara H., Washington

Thank you, Ambassadors and Rangers.Thank you Ambassadors, for making my Grand Teton visit special this year! There is nothing like a national park vacation! Read more

Thank you, Ambassadors and Rangers.Thank you Ambassadors, for making my Grand Teton visit special this year! There is nothing like a national park vacation!

Rebecca N., New York

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