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, Frank Ruff.Dear Frank, I am so proud of you! I hope you always enjoy the beauty of our national parks. We have timeless gifts in the US, and we can...Read more
Thank you, Frank Ruff.Dear Frank, I am so proud of you! I hope you always enjoy the beauty of our national parks. We have timeless gifts in the US, and we can never forget how important they are!
Liz P., Washington
Thank you, Park Rangers.We park baggers are grateful for all you do to protect our valuable public lands across our beautiful nation.Read more
Thank you, Park Rangers.We park baggers are grateful for all you do to protect our valuable public lands across our beautiful nation.
Shayna O., Colorado
Thank you, All staff.Thank you for all your hard work maintaining the health, beauty and safety of our parks for us to visit . What you do matters now and for...Read more
Thank you, All staff.Thank you for all your hard work maintaining the health, beauty and safety of our parks for us to visit . What you do matters now and for all the generations ahead.
Rachel W., Washington
Thank you, Olympic and Rainier Rangers.Thank you for helping protect these amazing wild places. Access to them helps restore the souls of we who visit.🔆Read more
Thank you, Olympic and Rainier Rangers.Thank you for helping protect these amazing wild places. Access to them helps restore the souls of we who visit.🔆
Ray N., Washington
Thank you, All people at National parks.I love everything about our National Parks! Each of you make it so special for visitors. My husband was an interpreter for a summer in...Read more
Thank you, All people at National parks.I love everything about our National Parks! Each of you make it so special for visitors. My husband was an interpreter for a summer in Sequoia and it gave me an even greater appreciation and understanding for all each of you do. Sending a very hearty thanks for all your important work. Thank you for being there!
Amy K., California
Thank you, All Rangers.To all the Rangers and employees at Sequoia Park I thank you for your support and work and love of nature. Thanks for being the guardians...Read more
Thank you, All Rangers.To all the Rangers and employees at Sequoia Park I thank you for your support and work and love of nature. Thanks for being the guardians and stewards of the very special place of creation. I have been to this heavenly place over 50 times and have a need to always come back to my home. Blessings to you and your families and Happy Holidays
Christian G., California
Thank you, Edwin Rivera.Edwin was very informative and helpful. His smile showed he enjoys his job. Read more
Thank you, Edwin Rivera.Edwin was very informative and helpful. His smile showed he enjoys his job.
Vanessa H., Illinois
Thank you, All NPS Staff.Thank you for all you do! Your work is so important and does not go unnoticed. You take care of the treasures of our country and we greatly...Read more
Thank you, All NPS Staff.Thank you for all you do! Your work is so important and does not go unnoticed. You take care of the treasures of our country and we greatly appreciate you!
Jason F., Tennessee
Thank you, Any Ambassador .I spent the summer after college working in the Tetons at the Jackson Hole resort. Later my mother in her 60s did the same thing.
The...Read more
Thank you, Any Ambassador .I spent the summer after college working in the Tetons at the Jackson Hole resort. Later my mother in her 60s did the same thing.
The rangers were kind special people who made everything more enjoyable.
Thank you for serving.
Amanda M., Virginia
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