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.Thank you rangers for doing the hardest jobs. Thank you for protecting what small peices of nature we have left. Thank your resisting! I...Read more
Thank you, All.Thank you rangers for doing the hardest jobs. Thank you for protecting what small peices of nature we have left. Thank your resisting! I had to pick a park to submit but this note is for every ranger nationwide
Randi H., Arizona
Thank you, Rangers in Kiosks.To all seasonal and permanent rangers stationed in kiosks throughout our National Park system, Thank You! You are the first contact with...Read more
Thank you, Rangers in Kiosks.To all seasonal and permanent rangers stationed in kiosks throughout our National Park system, Thank You! You are the first contact with visitors from around the world. Sometimes you are treated unkindly. Please know you are appreciated by the majority of park visitors who love being greeted with the phrase "Welcome to ___________"
Ginny H., Colorado
Thank you, All Rangers.I just wanted to thank everyone who works with the National Parks! We just completed a two week tour of four different parks and are so...Read more
Thank you, All Rangers.I just wanted to thank everyone who works with the National Parks! We just completed a two week tour of four different parks and are so appreciative of the work you all do to help maintain the parks and create a great experience for visitors! We visited New River Gorge, Great Smoky Mountains, Mammoth Cave, and Hot Springs! All very unique and appreciated.
Teri M., Oklahoma
Thank you, Unsure.The Park Rangers I encountered were incredibly helpful,patient and cheerful! Must be working in such natural beauty that puts those smiles...Read more
Thank you, Unsure.The Park Rangers I encountered were incredibly helpful,patient and cheerful! Must be working in such natural beauty that puts those smiles on their faces 😃
Carol R., North Carolina
Thank you, Eric Nelson.To the gentleman who is always ready to lend a hand, makes a visitor feel like their question is the first time he has ever heard it, and...Read more
Thank you, Eric Nelson.To the gentleman who is always ready to lend a hand, makes a visitor feel like their question is the first time he has ever heard it, and shares his love of Yosemite . . . thank you for making our parks the best they can be. Those of us who volunteer at the park see you and all that you do and we thank you.
Mara Y., Texas
Thank you, Everyone .Love you all! Stand strong and know we support you all the time!
Thanks for your amazing work!
Friends in panther conservation,
BeccaRead more
Thank you, Everyone .Love you all! Stand strong and know we support you all the time!
Thanks for your amazing work!
Friends in panther conservation,
Becca
Rebecca B., Florida
Thank you, All Park Rangers.Thank you dearly to all the NPS Rangers and Staff who keep our nation’s treasures beautiful and safe! You all represent the best of our...Read more
Thank you, All Park Rangers.Thank you dearly to all the NPS Rangers and Staff who keep our nation’s treasures beautiful and safe! You all represent the best of our country.
Melissa B., New Jersey
Thank you, Ruth Bright.Thank you for EVERYTHING you do. ❣️Read more
Thank you, Ruth Bright.Thank you for EVERYTHING you do. ❣️
Ruth B., California
Thank you, Everyone.Thank you for protecting our parks!Read more
Thank you, Everyone.Thank you for protecting our parks!
Chance G., California
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