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 NPS employees.Thank you for caring so much about these special places and assisting in preserving their magnificence! Read more
Thank you, All NPS employees.Thank you for caring so much about these special places and assisting in preserving their magnificence!
Kathleen H.
Thank you, Thank you, park rangers..Thank you, park rangers for all that you do at these national parks.Read more
Thank you, Thank you, park rangers..Thank you, park rangers for all that you do at these national parks.
Keely C., Alabama
Thank you, Christine Smith .Thank u for running the parkway smoothly all these yearsRead more
Thank you, Christine Smith .Thank u for running the parkway smoothly all these years
Daniel P C., Virginia
Thank you, All Park Rangers.For everything you do! I'll be doing the same thing one day. Thank you for inspiring me to follow my dreamsRead more
Thank you, All Park Rangers.For everything you do! I'll be doing the same thing one day. Thank you for inspiring me to follow my dreams
Yvonne T., Indiana
Thank you, Anyone.Thank you for all you do!Read more
Thank you, Anyone.Thank you for all you do!
Kris R., North Carolina
Thank you, Rachel Diebboll .Rachel is The Best! The citizens of this country, its visitors, park users and lovers have no better caretaker, guide, leader, guard, and...Read more
Thank you, Rachel Diebboll .Rachel is The Best! The citizens of this country, its visitors, park users and lovers have no better caretaker, guide, leader, guard, and super enthusiastic, brilliant representative than Rachel.
Chris R., Michigan
Thank you, Morgan Conley.Thank you for all the hard work you do. Read more
Thank you, Morgan Conley.Thank you for all the hard work you do.
Patricia C.
Thank you, To all..Thanks for all you do.Read more
Thank you, To all..Thanks for all you do.
Martin K., New Mexico
Thank you, Shuttle Drivers.Thank you to the amazing shuttle drivers at Zion! I was very nervous about relying on shuttle service throughout the park, but it was great...Read more
Thank you, Shuttle Drivers.Thank you to the amazing shuttle drivers at Zion! I was very nervous about relying on shuttle service throughout the park, but it was great! Every driver we had was super friendly and knowledgeable, giving us info as we drove from spot to spot. Thank you for greeting us with kindness and sharing your knowledge of such a special place, you truly keep the park running!
Harley Z., New Jersey
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