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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, All.We were in the Smokys via Asheville over Labor Day weekend and have such an appreciation for Mother Nature and everything parks crew does...Read more

Thank you, All.We were in the Smokys via Asheville over Labor Day weekend and have such an appreciation for Mother Nature and everything parks crew does to keep the parks beautiful and safe for everyone!

Sarah M., Minnesota

Thank you, all .Thanks for continually being available as ambassadors for us and engaged in caring for our parks! Read more

Thank you, all .Thanks for continually being available as ambassadors for us and engaged in caring for our parks!

Rolaine W., Minnesota

Thank you, Our parks rangers and tireless volunteers ."Every morning was a cheerful invitation to make my life of equal simplicity, and I may say innocence, with Nature herself." –...Read more

Thank you, Our parks rangers and tireless volunteers ."Every morning was a cheerful invitation to make my life of equal simplicity, and I may say innocence, with Nature herself." –Henry David Thoreau No matter who you are, where you are, or when you are there… nature fills our hearts and resets our souls. We all need it and God bless you for protecting it.

Elizabeth B., Florida

Thank you, Della Tidwell .Please protect our national parks. Especially for the wildlife and for generations to come. Thank you Read more

Thank you, Della Tidwell .Please protect our national parks. Especially for the wildlife and for generations to come. Thank you

Della T., Tennessee

Thank you, Any Ranger at Glacier National Park.Thank you for having such a wonderful Ranger-led program and the awesome Native America Speaks program. My husband & I visited GNP...Read more

Thank you, Any Ranger at Glacier National Park.Thank you for having such a wonderful Ranger-led program and the awesome Native America Speaks program. My husband & I visited GNP twice and was so lucky to experience such terrific rangers. My nephew even became a Junior Ranger. We lost my husband in 2020 and some of my most cherished memories were in GNP.

Kathy G., Illinois

Thank you, All Park Rangers and Volunteers.Hello National Park Rangers and Volunteers! Thank you for all you do! Everyday, you do the big and little things to keep our Parks...Read more

Thank you, All Park Rangers and Volunteers.Hello National Park Rangers and Volunteers! Thank you for all you do! Everyday, you do the big and little things to keep our Parks pristine and to make visitors feel welcome and to have the best experience possible. As a frequent Park visitor, I want you to know that your service is seen and appreciated. Thank you!

Connie B., Wisconsin

Thank you, Margaret Murray.Thank you so much for your dedication to our National Parks. Such a treasure! When I visit any of our national parks, I sense how...Read more

Thank you, Margaret Murray.Thank you so much for your dedication to our National Parks. Such a treasure! When I visit any of our national parks, I sense how vulnerable to debasement it is, how dependent on support our precious parks are. You are invaluable to this gift of beauty and life in nature. I admire you and support your work.

Margaret M., California

Thank you, Everyone .Thank you for your time and support looking out for our community and parks.Read more

Thank you, Everyone .Thank you for your time and support looking out for our community and parks.

Wendi W., Michigan

Thank you, Daniel Martinez.Hey Daniel: When I saw this opportunity by the National Park Foundation I immediately thought of you and all you’ve done for the NPS while...Read more

Thank you, Daniel Martinez.Hey Daniel: When I saw this opportunity by the National Park Foundation I immediately thought of you and all you’ve done for the NPS while serving as park historian at the World War !! Valor in the Pacific National Memorial at Pearl Harbor. My wife, Christy, and I enjoy seeing you on the History Channel from time to time and hope this note finds all well with you and your family. Again, thank you for your service and for sharing your knowledge on the Pacific Theater during WW II with all of the park visitors. Aloha, Jon

Jon H., Colorado

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