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, National Park Ambassadors.Thank you all for caring for our parks!Read more
Thank you, National Park Ambassadors.Thank you all for caring for our parks!
Julie T., New Mexico
Thank you, Pamela Endean.I am so appreciative of your efforts and belief in the importance of the great outdoors! In these difficult times, begin nature is more...Read more
Thank you, Pamela Endean.I am so appreciative of your efforts and belief in the importance of the great outdoors! In these difficult times, begin nature is more important than ever!
Pamela E., Minnesota
Thank you, Park Team.Thank you for all you do. If I had to do it over myself, I would have become a park ranger because I admire what you do so much!! I love...Read more
Thank you, Park Team.Thank you for all you do. If I had to do it over myself, I would have become a park ranger because I admire what you do so much!! I love the National Parks because of you!!
Carol G., Ohio
Thank you, Park Ambassadors .Thank you so much for keeping our beautiful places beautiful! I appreciate all of the effort and caring that you put into your jobs every...Read more
Thank you, Park Ambassadors .Thank you so much for keeping our beautiful places beautiful! I appreciate all of the effort and caring that you put into your jobs every day!
Anne T., Utah
Thank you, Thank you everyone!.Thank you for your diligence and care in maintaining this beautiful place and its animals! You are truly a national treasure. Read more
Thank you, Thank you everyone!.Thank you for your diligence and care in maintaining this beautiful place and its animals! You are truly a national treasure.
Robin S., Colorado
Thank you, All Park Rangers.Dear Park Rangers, You are our heroes... protecting our beautiful parks. An inspiration to all!! Thank you!!Read more
Thank you, All Park Rangers.Dear Park Rangers, You are our heroes... protecting our beautiful parks. An inspiration to all!! Thank you!!
caz z., New York
Thank you, Joe .Almost forgot to say thanks. Thanks!
With love,
Brandon ScherffRead more
Thank you, Joe .Almost forgot to say thanks. Thanks!
With love,
Brandon Scherff
Brandon S., Florida
Thank you, Park Rangers .love this park and all others I have visited. Thank you all for the care you show to preserve their beauty.
I also remember a star gazing...Read more
Thank you, Park Rangers .love this park and all others I have visited. Thank you all for the care you show to preserve their beauty.
I also remember a star gazing lecture..don't remember which park..it was great
patty H., Florida
Thank you, Noel Kline.Noel --
I have great respect for you as a person and as an NPS Ranger volunteer. Special thanks for all you do in keeping the park safe...Read more
Thank you, Noel Kline.Noel --
I have great respect for you as a person and as an NPS Ranger volunteer. Special thanks for all you do in keeping the park safe and secure. We take these blessings for granted, thanks in part to your dedication and hard work. From all of us, kudos for all the volunteer time you put in!
Greg F., Pennsylvania
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