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, All rangers.My son and I visited years ago and it is still one of my fondest memories. The Rangers were so helpful with advice on trails to hike. We...Read more
Thank you, All rangers.My son and I visited years ago and it is still one of my fondest memories. The Rangers were so helpful with advice on trails to hike. We had a phenomenal time.
Talia S., Wisconsin
Thank you, Jasmine Lyons.Thanks for all you do! Im so proud of you and the work you are doing! Keep up the amazing things you get to do with all your talents!!Read more
Thank you, Jasmine Lyons.Thanks for all you do! Im so proud of you and the work you are doing! Keep up the amazing things you get to do with all your talents!!
Jayne T., Indiana
Thank you, Any and all.Love my park system! Enjoy the knowledge you all share with visitors.Read more
Thank you, Any and all.Love my park system! Enjoy the knowledge you all share with visitors.
Leslie L., Michigan
Thank you, All park rangers.A big thank you for all that you do for our beloved RMNP! I’ve enjoyed this park for over 50 years it is a national treasure and has...Read more
Thank you, All park rangers.A big thank you for all that you do for our beloved RMNP! I’ve enjoyed this park for over 50 years it is a national treasure and has brought my family and I many days of enjoyment. Thank you all so much for your work and dedication!
Ray
Ray R., Colorado
Thank you, NPS.Thank you for all you do to keep this valuable resource available and enjoyable to the American peopleRead more
Thank you, NPS.Thank you for all you do to keep this valuable resource available and enjoyable to the American people
Melissa P., Utah
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
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