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, All of them.You guys are awesome! Thanks for your relentless efforts securing the mountains for the next generation!Read more
Thank you, All of them.You guys are awesome! Thanks for your relentless efforts securing the mountains for the next generation!
Kathleen B., Texas
Thank you, All Park Rangers .Thank you so much for your service and sacrifice in protecting and caring for the parks.
We see you, we appreciate you. You are loved and...Read more
Thank you, All Park Rangers .Thank you so much for your service and sacrifice in protecting and caring for the parks.
We see you, we appreciate you. You are loved and supported. Thank you!
Elizabeth H., Minnesota
Thank you, Ranger.Thank you for your ongoing efforts to protect and share the park. I truly hope it can be preserved intact for many future generations...Read more
Thank you, Ranger.Thank you for your ongoing efforts to protect and share the park. I truly hope it can be preserved intact for many future generations. Because of your commitment, there is hope.
Cherie H., Florida
Thank you, Open.Thank you park rangers and other service members for all you do to keep our parks open and accessible for us!Read more
Thank you, Open.Thank you park rangers and other service members for all you do to keep our parks open and accessible for us!
AJ R., Connecticut
Thank you, For all the parkway workers.Thanks to all the folks who maintain this beautiful roadway!Read more
Thank you, For all the parkway workers.Thanks to all the folks who maintain this beautiful roadway!
John H., Virginia
Thank you, Everyone.You all do very important but very under appreciated work. Thank you for all you do and helping bring joy to so many lives. And thank you...Read more
Thank you, Everyone.You all do very important but very under appreciated work. Thank you for all you do and helping bring joy to so many lives. And thank you for protecting everything that makes this earth special.
Alexandra R., Massachusetts
Thank you, Every Ranger in our Parks.Thank you for your stewardshipRead more
Thank you, Every Ranger in our Parks.Thank you for your stewardship
Mary Jo I., Massachusetts
Thank you, All staff.We have been enjoying the outer banks fo 50 years. Will spend the week of thanksgiving with family at Ocracoke this year. Thank you for...Read more
Thank you, All staff.We have been enjoying the outer banks fo 50 years. Will spend the week of thanksgiving with family at Ocracoke this year. Thank you for your dedication and work with the NPS. We supremely value the natural resources of the US.
Mary W., North Carolina
Thank you, Can't remember.Thank you to our tour guide! He was incredibly informative and personable! He was a park ranger, bus driver, and tour guide all in one!...Read more
Thank you, Can't remember.Thank you to our tour guide! He was incredibly informative and personable! He was a park ranger, bus driver, and tour guide all in one! Great experience! Keep up the Good Work!
Toula B., Connecticut
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