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, Unknown .Many thanks to the park ranger who spoke to my grandson when he got his junior park ranger award this past August. He got down to Dylan...Read more
Thank you, Unknown .Many thanks to the park ranger who spoke to my grandson when he got his junior park ranger award this past August. He got down to Dylan's level, reviewed Dylan's observations with him and took time to make Dylan feel very special.
Joan P., Wisconsin
Thank you, Athena Gonzalez.Keep up your GREAT work Ranger Gonzalez! You are the BEST!Read more
Thank you, Athena Gonzalez.Keep up your GREAT work Ranger Gonzalez! You are the BEST!
DONALD S., South Dakota
Thank you, Park rangers.What a noble profession! Our livelyhood depends on it! Fresh air, trees, nature, safety, experience, animals, science etc etc..Read more
Thank you, Park rangers.What a noble profession! Our livelyhood depends on it! Fresh air, trees, nature, safety, experience, animals, science etc etc..
Donna B., Texas
Thank you, Park Ranger .Thank you so much for keeping the Tetons beautiful, clean and safe! My late husband, Brian, and I loved visiting there for many years. The...Read more
Thank you, Park Ranger .Thank you so much for keeping the Tetons beautiful, clean and safe! My late husband, Brian, and I loved visiting there for many years. The park holds special memories for me, and I plan to make more there soon!
Patricia W., North Carolina
Thank you, Rangers/Ambassadors.Thank you for keeping this park so safe, clean, and maintaining its beauty!
You and the park are truly a national treasure. I’m honored...Read more
Thank you, Rangers/Ambassadors.Thank you for keeping this park so safe, clean, and maintaining its beauty!
You and the park are truly a national treasure. I’m honored to have interacted with you!
Shelly M., Texas
Thank you, All Rangers.Thank you to all of the rangers at Big Bend who make it possible for us to explore this beautiful land and for keeping us safe. Thank you...Read more
Thank you, All Rangers.Thank you to all of the rangers at Big Bend who make it possible for us to explore this beautiful land and for keeping us safe. Thank you for helping to preserve and spread the beauty of this Texas treasure!
Melody S., Texas
Thank you, Park Ranger.Thank you to ALL park rangers for taking care of such a special thing. Our animals and lands. Read more
Thank you, Park Ranger.Thank you to ALL park rangers for taking care of such a special thing. Our animals and lands.
Carolyn A., Missouri
Thank you, All Park Rangers.Thank you so much for your enduring passion and commitment to protecting our national treasures so we can all enjoy them! We are grateful...Read more
Thank you, All Park Rangers.Thank you so much for your enduring passion and commitment to protecting our national treasures so we can all enjoy them! We are grateful for all the conservation work you to to preserve habitats and protect endangered species.
Rebekah C., Texas
Thank you, None.I had driven straight through for 12 hours from Chicago and upon pulling into Badlands NP I was greeted by the friendliest ranger and the...Read more
Thank you, None.I had driven straight through for 12 hours from Chicago and upon pulling into Badlands NP I was greeted by the friendliest ranger and the most beautiful views. I wasn’t even planning on coming through until the following day but I figured I’d do a quick drive through… 4.5 hrs later and 80 pictures later I finally exited at the Pinnacles Ranger station and was greeted by a herd of bison. I could not have been more pleased with the brutal landscape and magic that is the Badlands. Thank you!
Amanda B., Illinois
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