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 Employees.I don’t know specifically who this note is going to, but I appreciate every single one of you! Thank you for maintaining, protecting, and...Read more
Thank you, All Employees.I don’t know specifically who this note is going to, but I appreciate every single one of you! Thank you for maintaining, protecting, and promoting the most beautiful parts of our country!
Jessica R., Ohio
Thank you, All.Thank you for all your efforts to safeguard our national parks everywhere.Read more
Thank you, All.Thank you for all your efforts to safeguard our national parks everywhere.
Terry F., Tennessee
Thank you, Crater Lake staff.Thank you for all you do!Read more
Thank you, Crater Lake staff.Thank you for all you do!
Jo J., Florida
Thank you, Dylann Turffs.In my recent role with a military family based non-profit, Blue Star Connect Outdoors, I have had the pleasure of working with Dylann to...Read more
Thank you, Dylann Turffs.In my recent role with a military family based non-profit, Blue Star Connect Outdoors, I have had the pleasure of working with Dylann to create events at Everglades National Park. She was so approachable and has so much knowledge to give families. I am so appreciative of all of the hard work Dylann has put in to make our event a success and get more people excited to go see their National Parks more!
Aurora T., Florida
Thank you, Park Ambassadors.Thank you all for everything y’all do to keep our beautiful nature parks protected and cared for :) the earth needs you and people...Read more
Thank you, Park Ambassadors.Thank you all for everything y’all do to keep our beautiful nature parks protected and cared for :) the earth needs you and people appreciate you!
Graylen W., Virginia
Thank you, Park Rangers .Thank you for helping in keeping this park open and having a very informative center. The Sand Dunes is such an unusual place! Thanks for...Read more
Thank you, Park Rangers .Thank you for helping in keeping this park open and having a very informative center. The Sand Dunes is such an unusual place! Thanks for all you do!
Julia K., Colorado
Thank you, Director of Weir Farm.Thank you for having a great place to celebrate the creativity of Ct.Read more
Thank you, Director of Weir Farm.Thank you for having a great place to celebrate the creativity of Ct.
Maryjane Z., Connecticut
Thank you, Park Ranger.Thank you for taking care of such an amazing place. We appreciate all that you do! We are ever so grateful for our National Parks!Read more
Thank you, Park Ranger.Thank you for taking care of such an amazing place. We appreciate all that you do! We are ever so grateful for our National Parks!
Johanna O., New Jersey
Thank you, National park Rangers and Funders .Thank you for your service and dedication to our sacred lands; I’ve built a relationship between my grandchildren and you in hopes that...Read more
Thank you, National park Rangers and Funders .Thank you for your service and dedication to our sacred lands; I’ve built a relationship between my grandchildren and you in hopes that they will honor and celebrate You 😊🌻🏔️🌄🏞️
Celeste S., Mississippi
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