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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, Team member.Thank you so much for the work you do. I considered trying to be a Park Ranger when I was deciding whether to stay in the military or...Read more

Thank you, Team member.Thank you so much for the work you do. I considered trying to be a Park Ranger when I was deciding whether to stay in the military or separate (I stayed and retired after 20 years). You’ve chosen to serve people and help make their visit memorable. You’re a special person. Best Regards

Stephen G., Kentucky

Thank you, To All Rangers!.Thank you for keeping our parks running! It can be difficult dealing with the public and creating programs to educate them. You do a...Read more

Thank you, To All Rangers!.Thank you for keeping our parks running! It can be difficult dealing with the public and creating programs to educate them. You do a great job!! Thank you!!!

DEBORAH S., Pennsylvania

Thank you, Seasonal worker.I work at a state park and know how much work it is. You make going out in nature easy and that improves people’s health! Read more

Thank you, Seasonal worker.I work at a state park and know how much work it is. You make going out in nature easy and that improves people’s health!

J. W., Colorado

Thank you, Mr-Ms Park Ranger.Thank you for keeping the parks open for all of us to enjoy! We plan many trips around national parks & seashores- you folks are the...Read more

Thank you, Mr-Ms Park Ranger.Thank you for keeping the parks open for all of us to enjoy! We plan many trips around national parks & seashores- you folks are the best! Sharing your enthusiasm about the world around us!

JB H., Pennsylvania

Thank you, All Rangers.Thanks to all Park Rangers! I visit park service lands every year and I am so thankful for the knowledge and beauty you share. Thank you...Read more

Thank you, All Rangers.Thanks to all Park Rangers! I visit park service lands every year and I am so thankful for the knowledge and beauty you share. Thank you for caring for our most precious treasures.

Ellen L., Kentucky

Thank you, All park rangers.Thank you for your work to protect our national treasures.Read more

Thank you, All park rangers.Thank you for your work to protect our national treasures.

Betsy M., Massachusetts

Thank you, Every Park Ambassador .Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking such great care of our precious parks. Each one has its own special splendor to share with...Read more

Thank you, Every Park Ambassador .Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking such great care of our precious parks. Each one has its own special splendor to share with us. We can’t thank you enough !!!

David S., Florida

Thank you, ?.Visited in August ‘24 and had a great time! Thank you for all you do each and every day to protect the beautiful lands and animals. We...Read more

Thank you, ?.Visited in August ‘24 and had a great time! Thank you for all you do each and every day to protect the beautiful lands and animals. We visit a different National Park each year.

Christine G., Massachusetts

Thank you, All Park Rangers.I would like to thank all of the hard-working people who serve our national parks. I know that your work is hard, and likely to become...Read more

Thank you, All Park Rangers.I would like to thank all of the hard-working people who serve our national parks. I know that your work is hard, and likely to become more so with the new administration. My family and I have visited National Parks All across the United States, from Hawaii to Florida and places in between. We have very good memories from the time we have spent at each of them. Thank you for everything you do to continue to keep our Parks, safe and beautiful!

Katie N., Maryland

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Whether you want to share a special memory or say thanks to a national park team member, your words mean the world to our Park Ambassadors.

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