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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Thank you, National Park Staff.People who spend their lives taking care of our wild places are THE BEST people! Read more
Thank you, National Park Staff.People who spend their lives taking care of our wild places are THE BEST people!
Patricia F., Michigan
Thank you, Ryan, Lauren, and a third ranger.Thanks again for letting me be a walk on on your hike to the petroglyphs on October 1. It was a great and unexpected experience to my 4...Read more
Thank you, Ryan, Lauren, and a third ranger.Thanks again for letting me be a walk on on your hike to the petroglyphs on October 1. It was a great and unexpected experience to my 4 week trip through the southwest.
Martin V., California
Thank you, Shenandoah N.P. Rangers.After many years and many parks, I recently returned to Shenandoah, my very first National Park. Thank you to all the Shenandoah N.P...Read more
Thank you, Shenandoah N.P. Rangers.After many years and many parks, I recently returned to Shenandoah, my very first National Park. Thank you to all the Shenandoah N.P. Rangers for all you do! From the Rangers who taught me about the park on my first visit, to the Rangers on my current trip, thank you for the directions, suggestions, leading hikes, educational talks, and magical star parties. It is because of you that I now know which plant has a witch hat, about opossum superpowers, what to do when encountering a black bear, and which star is truly the brightest star in the night sky. Thank you!
Charlene V., New Jersey
Thank you, Acadia ranger.I can’t remember the name of the ranger. But over 25 years ago, I was told I could get a senior Park pass when I turned 65 and now I’m 77...Read more
Thank you, Acadia ranger.I can’t remember the name of the ranger. But over 25 years ago, I was told I could get a senior Park pass when I turned 65 and now I’m 77 and have visited many national parks. Nature and the parks have given me joy. Thank you all park personnel for your service.
Jane K., Georgia
Thank you, Park Ranger.I have many family memories of visiting arches when I was a child and just went back with family again- thank you for taking such good care...Read more
Thank you, Park Ranger.I have many family memories of visiting arches when I was a child and just went back with family again- thank you for taking such good care of the park!
Anna M., Utah
Thank you, All rangers.I spent a week visiting this amazing park! I don't have specific names, but every park ranger we interacted with was wonderful. Each...Read more
Thank you, All rangers.I spent a week visiting this amazing park! I don't have specific names, but every park ranger we interacted with was wonderful. Each was pleasant and helpful! Thank you all for keeping this spectacular park running smoothly for us!
VIRGINIA B., Ohio
Thank you, All US National Park Employees,.Thank you for the work you do. I appreciate you all, your countless hours, limited resources, sharing of information, and protection of our...Read more
Thank you, All US National Park Employees,.Thank you for the work you do. I appreciate you all, your countless hours, limited resources, sharing of information, and protection of our wild places and living things within them. You are valuable and important and I honor and respect you.
Kristi B., Missouri
Thank you, National Parks.Thank you for preserving our natuons beauty! Read more
Thank you, National Parks.Thank you for preserving our natuons beauty!
Emalie A., Wisconsin
Thank you, All Park Workers .Thank you to all National Park workers ! Read more
Thank you, All Park Workers .Thank you to all National Park workers !
Jill S., Arizona
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