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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, Don’t know.Don’t know their names but was at RMNP during elk rut and there were rangers helping spot elk while maintaining a safe distance. ThanksRead more

Thank you, Don’t know.Don’t know their names but was at RMNP during elk rut and there were rangers helping spot elk while maintaining a safe distance. Thanks

Geoff G., Alabama

Thank you, Rangers.I am 67, and many years ago my father took our family camping across this beautiful country when I was 13. We visited the Grand Tetons and...Read more

Thank you, Rangers.I am 67, and many years ago my father took our family camping across this beautiful country when I was 13. We visited the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone securing a love for the earth and the planet, a love I have passed on to my daughters and now my grandchildren. I am so deeply grateful to every one of you who every day to keep our park system open and free.

Jane Holliday W., Virginia

Thank you, To all National Park employees .My family and I made it to Yellowstone from STL in May of ‘91. We didn’t have a bunch of money, and we brought every bit of food we would...Read more

Thank you, To all National Park employees .My family and I made it to Yellowstone from STL in May of ‘91. We didn’t have a bunch of money, and we brought every bit of food we would eat across the entire 2 weeks (kids were 3 and 9), but it was, of course, the trip of a lifetime, filled with beauty and wonder. We made a plan to return every five years, if possible; while that didn’t happen in 1996, we managed to get back to the West in 2002, and made it to other national parks in CA. I’ll be forever grateful for these memories and for all that my family learned and experienced in these incredibly special places.

Cindy S., Oklahoma

Thank you, All The Hard Working Rangers…...BIG Thanks to ALL The Rangers! My family and I had the time of our lives touring Yellowstone & Teton this summer, your hard didn’t go...Read more

Thank you, All The Hard Working Rangers…...BIG Thanks to ALL The Rangers! My family and I had the time of our lives touring Yellowstone & Teton this summer, your hard didn’t go unnoticed ….we see you!! 💕

Michael C., New Hampshire

Thank you, All park rangers.Thank you for all you do to protect the national parks, educate us , find trails to hike, and make visiting national parks fun. Read more

Thank you, All park rangers.Thank you for all you do to protect the national parks, educate us , find trails to hike, and make visiting national parks fun.

Lynne K., Washington

Thank you, Not sure.I don’t remember her name but she made our little Pomeranian Gidget a bark ranger. She was very nice as we’re all the rangers we talked...Read more

Thank you, Not sure.I don’t remember her name but she made our little Pomeranian Gidget a bark ranger. She was very nice as we’re all the rangers we talked with.

John E., California

Thank you, Martin Lynch.Aloha and much love to the park staff on Maui. My family has visited Haleakala many times over the last 20 years and still make a point to...Read more

Thank you, Martin Lynch.Aloha and much love to the park staff on Maui. My family has visited Haleakala many times over the last 20 years and still make a point to come to both sides of the park each year. Last May we brought 3 other couples, and they’re still raving about their experience.

Martin L., Massachusetts

Thank you, Ranger team.Some of my fondest memories spent in your stunning park and the staff is so knowledgeable and open to sharing their passion for this park...Read more

Thank you, Ranger team.Some of my fondest memories spent in your stunning park and the staff is so knowledgeable and open to sharing their passion for this park. Keeps me returning

Laura F., Hawaii

Thank you, Redwood Ambassadors.I want to thank the Redwood National Park Visitors Center in Crescent City, California. I live here where the redwoods meet the sea, and...Read more

Thank you, Redwood Ambassadors.I want to thank the Redwood National Park Visitors Center in Crescent City, California. I live here where the redwoods meet the sea, and often have visitors of friends and family to this scenic area. I can always depend on all the Redwood Park Ambassadors and Rangers to supply my visitors with trail maps, informative pamphlets, and background information to enhance their visit. We have enjoyed ranger or ambassador led low tide walks around tidepools, night walks to observe bats, and trail guides through the redwoods. I learn more about the amazing natural environment right outside my door on every visit, and my guests leave appreciating the wonder of the great outdoors. Thank you, Park Ambassadors and Rangers for all that you do to educate us all in the appreciation of our incredible natural beauty!

Margie R., California

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