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 parks employees.Thank you all for your dedication and sense of purpose. I appreciate your efforts.Read more
Thank you, All parks employees.Thank you all for your dedication and sense of purpose. I appreciate your efforts.
Richard B., New Mexico
Thank you, All.Thanks for all you do. Hope our National Parks survive.Read more
Thank you, All.Thanks for all you do. Hope our National Parks survive.
Misty K., Ohio
Thank you, all park rangers.I am always grateful to the Rangers who devote themselves to keeping our country's natural gifts of beauty and wildlife safe and...Read more
Thank you, all park rangers.I am always grateful to the Rangers who devote themselves to keeping our country's natural gifts of beauty and wildlife safe and preserved for our grandchildren. A special thank you now to all those located in Western North Carolina and to those who came in from outside NC to help restore the area. God bless you all.
Earlene G., North Carolina
Thank you, All Rangers.Enjoyed my visit immenselyRead more
Thank you, All Rangers.Enjoyed my visit immensely
Andrew C., Rhode Island
Thank you, Guardians of the Nation's Parks.Thank for your dedication, for sharing your knowledge, and patience in attempting to keep all of the entitled people who do not want to...Read more
Thank you, Guardians of the Nation's Parks.Thank for your dedication, for sharing your knowledge, and patience in attempting to keep all of the entitled people who do not want to follow the rules safe. Your hard work is recognized and appreciated!
Ann P., Utah
Thank you, Renee.I have so many terrific memories of park staff enriching our park experiences. the programs on borax at Death Valley, other parks programs...Read more
Thank you, Renee.I have so many terrific memories of park staff enriching our park experiences. the programs on borax at Death Valley, other parks programs on spiders, sequoias, loons, and John Muir's cabin at Yosemite, and and and.....
Renee G., Illinois
Thank you, Laura.Last September 2023, I took my Mom to her very first visit to Yosemite National Park. She was so impressed with the helpful staff & the...Read more
Thank you, Laura.Last September 2023, I took my Mom to her very first visit to Yosemite National Park. She was so impressed with the helpful staff & the many handicap amenities. We had a great & memorable time. Thank You!!!
ROSANA S., California
Thank you, All Rangers.I have traveled to several Natioal Parks - From Maine to Hawaii - and have enjoyed/gaped at the marvelous views and the helpful Park...Read more
Thank you, All Rangers.I have traveled to several Natioal Parks - From Maine to Hawaii - and have enjoyed/gaped at the marvelous views and the helpful Park personel. Thank every last one of you for your never-ending helpfullnes and good nature. More than a pat on the back is needed for you make our life so much better in the parks. THANK YOU!
P.S. I do contribute monthly to the National Park Foundation because I know how special and necessary you and the parks are.
Susan P., Illinois
Thank you, Shout-out.Great career choice! Good professionalism.Read more
Thank you, Shout-out.Great career choice! Good professionalism.
Macenna C., Florida
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