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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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.
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No thank you is too small! We celebrate Park Heroes 24/7, 365 days a year.
Thank you, Humble Park Ranger.I don’t have a name but my uncle was a park ranger and I believe there is nothing more noble and beautiful. Thank you for your dedication...Read more
Thank you, Humble Park Ranger.I don’t have a name but my uncle was a park ranger and I believe there is nothing more noble and beautiful. Thank you for your dedication to our natural world.
Shae D., New York
Thank you, All Park Rangers.Thank you for protecting our beautiful national parks and preserving them for future generations to enjoy.Read more
Thank you, All Park Rangers.Thank you for protecting our beautiful national parks and preserving them for future generations to enjoy.
Wayne Z., Rhode Island
Thank you, Park Rangers .Thank you for bringing cool facts about the land and animals around us. You always remind me to watch for the little things around me. You...Read more
Thank you, Park Rangers .Thank you for bringing cool facts about the land and animals around us. You always remind me to watch for the little things around me. You also inspire us to protect our environment! Thank you for protecting our lands and inspiring wonder.
Britt M., Utah
Thank you, Everyone.Thank you for your service and keeping our parks a refuge for our spirit and souls!Read more
Thank you, Everyone.Thank you for your service and keeping our parks a refuge for our spirit and souls!
Linda D., Colorado
Thank you, All of them in WNC.Thank you protecting our temperate rainforest. Thank you for all your help during the hurricane and especially to the ones that were...Read more
Thank you, All of them in WNC.Thank you protecting our temperate rainforest. Thank you for all your help during the hurricane and especially to the ones that were warning people about the storm coming, getting people out of those areas and helping with clean up in your communities. I saw you and appreciate it.
Kasey v., North Carolina
Thank you, ALL PARK RANGERS.Thank you to ALL of the Park Ambassadors who care for our nation's parks! You are all treasures!Read more
Thank you, ALL PARK RANGERS.Thank you to ALL of the Park Ambassadors who care for our nation's parks! You are all treasures!
Pat S., New Jersey
Thank you, Park Rangers.Thank you for looking out for the treasures places of nature we have left. Your jobs are important & we appreciate your efforts. It...Read more
Thank you, Park Rangers.Thank you for looking out for the treasures places of nature we have left. Your jobs are important & we appreciate your efforts. It matters!!!
Thank you! Have great days!!!
CHERYL A., Arizona
Thank you, All Park Service Employees.Thank you for all that you do!Read more
Thank you, All Park Service Employees.Thank you for all that you do!
Alison O., North Carolina
Thank you, All Park Rangers.Many thanks for all you do! You are a big part of what makes our National Parks so special.Read more
Thank you, All Park Rangers.Many thanks for all you do! You are a big part of what makes our National Parks so special.
Martha P., Maryland
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