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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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, Christopher Allen .I have gone to Yosemite for over 65 year and I was there when President John F Kennedy was there. I love watching the fire falls every year...Read more
Thank you, Christopher Allen .I have gone to Yosemite for over 65 year and I was there when President John F Kennedy was there. I love watching the fire falls every year. I had my honeymoon there. I have been there when there was firs and the The handicap men gone up front of Half Done. Thank you Christopher Allen
Christopher A., California
Thank you, All Park Staff.Hello! I want to thank all of our National Parks’ staff for your dedication to - and care of - the landscape and natural resources of the...Read more
Thank you, All Park Staff.Hello! I want to thank all of our National Parks’ staff for your dedication to - and care of - the landscape and natural resources of the United States. Our parks are an incredible sense of beauty, meaning, and pride. Your work to protect and upkeep the parks while also striving to provide US residents and visitors opportunities to visit the parks is commendable. Keep up the good, meaningful work you do!
Shauna W., Nevada
Thank you, Everyone.Thank you for protecting our silent giants!Read more
Thank you, Everyone.Thank you for protecting our silent giants!
Sandra A., Arizona
Thank you, Park Rangers and Ambassadors.Thank you for all you do! My family and I truly appreciate all you do! I wish we could give you huge pay increases.
Sending you many...Read more
Thank you, Park Rangers and Ambassadors.Thank you for all you do! My family and I truly appreciate all you do! I wish we could give you huge pay increases.
Sending you many thanks and prayers! Please stay safe out there!
Samia H., California
Thank you, Anyone.You got this!! Thanks for all your hard work!! ❤️ I lived near Yosemite for 12 years, and never got tired of it's beauty.Read more
Thank you, Anyone.You got this!! Thanks for all your hard work!! ❤️ I lived near Yosemite for 12 years, and never got tired of it's beauty.
Joy B., Oregon
Thank you, To all the wonderful Park Rangers.Thanks for all the beautiful childhood and adulthood Memories! I have had the pleasure of visiting Yosemite many times and the Park...Read more
Thank you, To all the wonderful Park Rangers.Thanks for all the beautiful childhood and adulthood Memories! I have had the pleasure of visiting Yosemite many times and the Park Rangers are always the Best!!
Deborah S., California
Thank you, Anyone .You were our park ranger on Sept 10th, you made our visit so memorable, thank you for your insight and knowledge, you truly made our trip a...Read more
Thank you, Anyone .You were our park ranger on Sept 10th, you made our visit so memorable, thank you for your insight and knowledge, you truly made our trip a wonderful one!
Alison J., California
Thank you, Man at cemetery .Thank you for the information. You are happily sitting out all day waiting to tell anyone who passes by a story. Made my day that much...Read more
Thank you, Man at cemetery .Thank you for the information. You are happily sitting out all day waiting to tell anyone who passes by a story. Made my day that much better!!!
Kathy P., New Jersey
Thank you, All NPS Staff.Without you all—those behind the scenes and those in public-facing roles—our parks would not be what they are. Every one of you makes a...Read more
Thank you, All NPS Staff.Without you all—those behind the scenes and those in public-facing roles—our parks would not be what they are. Every one of you makes a difference and we appreciate you!
Sarah S., Virginia
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