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 of the Park Rangers.Thank you all for your dedication to preserving our parks and educating the visitors. You are seen and greatly appreciated.Read more
Thank you, All of the Park Rangers.Thank you all for your dedication to preserving our parks and educating the visitors. You are seen and greatly appreciated.
Robin C., Virginia
Thank you, Yellowstone National Park employees .I’ve only visited 2 National Parks ( Yosemite& Yellowstone). I want to thank those who help each day to preserve and protect our...Read more
Thank you, Yellowstone National Park employees .I’ve only visited 2 National Parks ( Yosemite& Yellowstone). I want to thank those who help each day to preserve and protect our National Parks not only for our pleasure, but for future generations.
Michelle C., Ohio
Thank you, All Park Rangers .Thank you so much for keeping our parks safe. And also the wildlife that lives inside them. I appreciate all you do and hope you find joy...Read more
Thank you, All Park Rangers .Thank you so much for keeping our parks safe. And also the wildlife that lives inside them. I appreciate all you do and hope you find joy and happiness in your duties.
From a geologist.
Kirsten M., Pennsylvania
Thank you, Darren Belskis.I cannot imagine my life without our national parks. I moved to Maine earlier this year and have had the pleasure of visiting Acadia...Read more
Thank you, Darren Belskis.I cannot imagine my life without our national parks. I moved to Maine earlier this year and have had the pleasure of visiting Acadia several times
Thank you for all you do!
Ellen A., Maine
Thank you, All of them.One of my most favorite things about the Parks are ranger lead talks.Read more
Thank you, All of them.One of my most favorite things about the Parks are ranger lead talks.
Sarah M., Florida
Thank you, All Park Rangers.Thank you for all you do - your kindness, enthusiasm and integrity are so vital to our great parks. When touring GTNP, we met several...Read more
Thank you, All Park Rangers.Thank you for all you do - your kindness, enthusiasm and integrity are so vital to our great parks. When touring GTNP, we met several engaging, knowledgeable rangers who helped us tremendously.
Emily S., North Carolina
Thank you, All park rangers.Thank you for your service!Read more
Thank you, All park rangers.Thank you for your service!
john g., New York
Thank you, Anne Grossi.Over many years, I have visited a number of national parks, from the east coast across the U.S., to the west coast. The park rangers/...Read more
Thank you, Anne Grossi.Over many years, I have visited a number of national parks, from the east coast across the U.S., to the west coast. The park rangers/ambassadors were always helpful, informative, and kind. Thank you for all that you do.
Anne G., New Hampshire
Thank you, Jeremy Buzzell.Thank you to our son-in-law Jeremy Buzzell, Branch Chief of Accessibility, for his care and devotion to making our National Parks...Read more
Thank you, Jeremy Buzzell.Thank you to our son-in-law Jeremy Buzzell, Branch Chief of Accessibility, for his care and devotion to making our National Parks accessible to everyone.
Judy P., Massachusetts
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