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, Emily Creek.Emily, as one of your former teachers, I just want to say I am proud of you and the work you are doing for NPS. Ken Burns said that the...Read more
Thank you, Emily Creek.Emily, as one of your former teachers, I just want to say I am proud of you and the work you are doing for NPS. Ken Burns said that the National Park is America's best idea. You are part of that truth. If I ever get to Alaska, I want to see Denali and of course the park where you now work. I wish you continued success and happiness.
Tim M., Illinois
Thank you, All park workers .Thanks for all your hard work you are all the best.Read more
Thank you, All park workers .Thanks for all your hard work you are all the best.
Brad B., Utah
Thank you, YNP Ambassadors.Thank you for protecting our park. I consider YNP my backyard. Thank you for being the voice for all the bison, wolves, grizzlies, and...Read more
Thank you, YNP Ambassadors.Thank you for protecting our park. I consider YNP my backyard. Thank you for being the voice for all the bison, wolves, grizzlies, and other wonderful animals that make YNP their home, and for educating visitors on how to lessen their impacts on these wonderful creatures and this beautiful landscape. You are all so very appreciated!
Julie A., Montana
Thank you, To All Rangers.Hey Rangers, I say that every time I come and you always greet me with a smile and patiently answer my latest series of questions. Thank...Read more
Thank you, To All Rangers.Hey Rangers, I say that every time I come and you always greet me with a smile and patiently answer my latest series of questions. Thank you for all you do with the resources tat you have. Thank you for guarding our previous parks and making them available for us especially with all the snow and fire challenges these
past few years. Thank you!
Jean H., Louisiana
Thank you, Park Ambassador .To all the park ambassadors and Park rangers, your work is so very important to all of us in Northern Virginia! We love to visit national...Read more
Thank you, Park Ambassador .To all the park ambassadors and Park rangers, your work is so very important to all of us in Northern Virginia! We love to visit national parks wherever we travel. The national parks are one of our nation's biggest and most important treasures for all to enjoy. Your work makes it possible for the rest of us to enjoy our beautiful Parks! Always know that you are appreciated year-round. With gratitude, a nature lover in Northern Virginia
Helen C., Virginia
Thank you, Park Rangers.Thank you all for everything you do! You rock!!Read more
Thank you, Park Rangers.Thank you all for everything you do! You rock!!
Capri S., Texas
Thank you, Whoever.THANK YOU for everything you doRead more
Thank you, Whoever.THANK YOU for everything you do
Tim D., Colorado
Thank you, All Park Rangers!.Thanks for your smiles and guidance at all the Parks! You make the “National Park” experience even better than you can imagine. Your the...Read more
Thank you, All Park Rangers!.Thanks for your smiles and guidance at all the Parks! You make the “National Park” experience even better than you can imagine. Your the best.
Roger L., Texas
Thank you, Mandy Plodek.Thank you for making nature and history accessible to everyone!Read more
Thank you, Mandy Plodek.Thank you for making nature and history accessible to everyone!
Mandy P., Florida
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