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, Isiah.Hi! Thank you for your service!Read more
Thank you, Isiah.Hi! Thank you for your service!
Vincent S., California
Thank you, ALL.I have been to the GC and many other NPs during my lifetime. The contributions you have made and continue to make to my positive...Read more
Thank you, ALL.I have been to the GC and many other NPs during my lifetime. The contributions you have made and continue to make to my positive experiences while at your park mean a lot to me.
Deborah G., Arizona
Thank you, All Park Employees .We do appreciate your dedication and sacrifices in keeping our parks clean, beautiful and awe inspiring!Read more
Thank you, All Park Employees .We do appreciate your dedication and sacrifices in keeping our parks clean, beautiful and awe inspiring!
Kay H., Missouri
Thank you, Park rangers.Thanks to all for your hard work and dedication!Read more
Thank you, Park rangers.Thanks to all for your hard work and dedication!
Cynthia K., Wisconsin
Thank you, Park Rangers.We recently visited Shenandoah and stopped at a couple visitor centers along Skyline Drive where we spoke with a few Park Rangers and they...Read more
Thank you, Park Rangers.We recently visited Shenandoah and stopped at a couple visitor centers along Skyline Drive where we spoke with a few Park Rangers and they are so helpful and passionate about the parks. On a busy Sunday, we also saw Park Rangers monitoring overlooks and helping with heavy traffic at visitor centers. THANK YOU for all you do for the Parks!
Jim & Rhonda S., Pennsylvania
Thank you, Unknown.The NPS Rangers at Zion are so helpful and help you decide what is the best way to safely enjoy the park. Also the Rangers in S Dakota at...Read more
Thank you, Unknown.The NPS Rangers at Zion are so helpful and help you decide what is the best way to safely enjoy the park. Also the Rangers in S Dakota at the wind caves gave the best tour ever. These people are dedicated to the Park Service and helping the visitors.
Cindi M., Oklahoma
Thank you, All ambassadors .Awesome people! Knowledgeable, exciting descriptions, historical facts, great personalities :) , informative encounters with all of you!...Read more
Thank you, All ambassadors .Awesome people! Knowledgeable, exciting descriptions, historical facts, great personalities :) , informative encounters with all of you! Thank you for your service to our parks. You make our parks so special!
Carol B., Wisconsin
Thank you, Kathy O'Rourke .Kathy is my cousin; she has since retired, but I'm certain she was the best ambassador, as you all are too.Read more
Thank you, Kathy O'Rourke .Kathy is my cousin; she has since retired, but I'm certain she was the best ambassador, as you all are too.
Mark N., New Mexico
Thank you, Shenandoah Rangers.Thank you for taking care of Va.’s National Park!! Read more
Thank you, Shenandoah Rangers.Thank you for taking care of Va.’s National Park!!
Susan N., Virginia
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