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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, Park Rangers.I recently spent a few days visiting the park and all its amazing features (wildlife, views, changing foliage, historical buildings,...Read more

Thank you, Park Rangers.I recently spent a few days visiting the park and all its amazing features (wildlife, views, changing foliage, historical buildings, waterfalls, etc). Everyone at the Visitor Centers was very friendly, people worked hard to blow the leaves away from the road, and the rangers working in the park were very informative. Thank you so much for doing all that you do and making my first experience there memorable!

Kenn M., New Jersey

Thank you, Park Ambassadors.Thank you to all Park Ambassadors who work diligently so that we can enjoy our beautiful parks!Read more

Thank you, Park Ambassadors.Thank you to all Park Ambassadors who work diligently so that we can enjoy our beautiful parks!

Erica R., Missouri

Thank you, all Rangers.You guys are awesome. Thank you for keeping our beautiful parks clean and secure.Read more

Thank you, all Rangers.You guys are awesome. Thank you for keeping our beautiful parks clean and secure.

Scott B., Ohio

Thank you, all national park employees and volunteers.I'm fortunate to have visited many of our national parks. I would be hard pressed to name all the individuals who have made these...Read more

Thank you, all national park employees and volunteers.I'm fortunate to have visited many of our national parks. I would be hard pressed to name all the individuals who have made these visits more informative and enjoyable. I never encountered a park employee or volunteer who was not friendly and helpful. Hats off to these workers who showcase the wonders of our country.

Mary W., Indiana

Thank you, Park Ambassadors.My husband and I have not been to one of our national parks in many years but we have visited the Grand Canyon, North Rim, a number of...Read more

Thank you, Park Ambassadors.My husband and I have not been to one of our national parks in many years but we have visited the Grand Canyon, North Rim, a number of times in the past. Our parks are a treasure and the Park Ambassadors who educate visitors on these parks are so important. My gratitude and thanks to each and every one of them for the important work that they do.

Barbara B., Oregon

Thank you, Park Ambassadors .I am so incredibly grateful to all of our National Park Ambassadors! We are truly blessed to have all of these protected parks and thanks...Read more

Thank you, Park Ambassadors .I am so incredibly grateful to all of our National Park Ambassadors! We are truly blessed to have all of these protected parks and thanks to all of you for taking extraordinary care of them for us! God bless America and all of our national parks!

Kristi G., Ohio

Thank you, Park Ambassadors.My husband and I are trying to do all the national park units. Have been at it for about 30 years....we just got back from North Dakota-...Read more

Thank you, Park Ambassadors.My husband and I are trying to do all the national park units. Have been at it for about 30 years....we just got back from North Dakota- everywhere we go, we always find such interesting and giving rangers and ambassadors- we are having such a good time exploring our country!

Maria S., Virginia

Thank you, Park Ambassadors.Thank you Ambassadors and all who work at our country's amazing parks. You educate us and reveal the parks' amazing features, and...Read more

Thank you, Park Ambassadors.Thank you Ambassadors and all who work at our country's amazing parks. You educate us and reveal the parks' amazing features, and work hard preserve them. You do very important work!

MICHELLE O., Michigan

Thank you, Smoky Mountains Team.Thank you for all you do on the East coast! So we can all explore and enjoy the great outdoors!Read more

Thank you, Smoky Mountains Team.Thank you for all you do on the East coast! So we can all explore and enjoy the great outdoors!

Cassidy M., Michigan

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