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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 Rangers.Proud of all of you and your service to our nation.Read more

Thank you, All Rangers.Proud of all of you and your service to our nation.

Andrew M., Ohio

Thank you, Ambassador.Thanks to the terrific team member who helped us purchase our lifetime pass on Thursday November 4. I didn't get his name but he was...Read more

Thank you, Ambassador.Thanks to the terrific team member who helped us purchase our lifetime pass on Thursday November 4. I didn't get his name but he was patient, efficient, friendly and fun!

Sandra S., Pennsylvania

Thank you, Fort McHenry Rangers and Maintenance staff.To the entire staff at Fort McHenry - Thank You! For the cheerful and professional response during tours and visits on the many occasions...Read more

Mike W., Maryland

Thank you, Ranger at Lincoln Memorial.Remembering with gratitude the Ranger who worked Thanksgiving week 2013 at the Lincoln Memorial - our honeymoon week. We greatly enjoyed...Read more

Thank you, Ranger at Lincoln Memorial.Remembering with gratitude the Ranger who worked Thanksgiving week 2013 at the Lincoln Memorial - our honeymoon week. We greatly enjoyed our time visiting with you, asking questions not only about the Memorial but the civil war history of DC, MD, and VA areas. Thank you for making our day so special!!

Amber G., New Mexico

Thank you, All Ambassadors .Many thanks and much appreciation for all of your hard work and passion for our beautiful parks!!!Read more

Thank you, All Ambassadors .Many thanks and much appreciation for all of your hard work and passion for our beautiful parks!!!

Tony S., California

Thank you, Alice Toth.While vacationing at a campground in Everglades National Park, November 2020, we had a wonderful time. However, on the last morning of our...Read more

Thank you, Alice Toth.While vacationing at a campground in Everglades National Park, November 2020, we had a wonderful time. However, on the last morning of our stay we were suddenly attacked by a massive swarm of blood thirsty mosquitoes and packed our belongings at an unprecedented speed. In our haste we forgot to retrieve our beloved “retired” personalized flag. Not only did Alice Toth find the flag and track down the owners, she made the extra effort to mail it home and included a lovely note. All in the midst of a pandemic. We are terribly late in showing our gratitude and appreciate this opportunity to do so.

Teresa K., Oklahoma

Thank you, Ambassadors.Thank you for all that you do to protect and support these beautiful and treasured lands!Read more

Thank you, Ambassadors.Thank you for all that you do to protect and support these beautiful and treasured lands!

stephanie f., California

Thank you, Cassius Cash.Thank you for your leadership in taking care of this treasure and for ensuring so many people get the opportunity to share in it!Read more

Thank you, Cassius Cash.Thank you for your leadership in taking care of this treasure and for ensuring so many people get the opportunity to share in it!

Amy J., Missouri

Thank you, National Parks Officer Cape Hatteras Visitor's Center .The Park rangers there will actually really fish with you on the banks of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Read more

Thank you, National Parks Officer Cape Hatteras Visitor's Center .The Park rangers there will actually really fish with you on the banks of Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

Barbie K., North Carolina

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Whether you want to share a special memory or say thanks to a national park team member, your words mean the world to our Park Ambassadors.

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