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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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.
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No thank you is too small! We celebrate Park Heroes 24/7, 365 days a year.
Thank you, A. Haynes.Thank you!!!!💖💫 🙏🥰Read more
Thank you, A. Haynes.Thank you!!!!💖💫 🙏🥰
Andrew H., New York
Thank you, National Parks Staff.Thanks to everyone for your dedication to our beloved National Parks. Your dedication and love for our parks is evident in the spirit with...Read more
Thank you, National Parks Staff.Thanks to everyone for your dedication to our beloved National Parks. Your dedication and love for our parks is evident in the spirit with which you care for the parks and the creatures who inhabit them. You are pretty awesome to the visitors also!!
Robert T., North Carolina
Thank you, Any .Just SO appreciate your hard work and commitment…our Nationsal Parks are a treasure beyond compare and my family is indebted to you for...Read more
Thank you, Any .Just SO appreciate your hard work and commitment…our Nationsal Parks are a treasure beyond compare and my family is indebted to you for keeping them clean, safe and protected!!! Godspeed!!!
Betty L., Massachusetts
Thank you, Bill Fee.Interpretive Ranger Bill Fee was a joy to interact with. He is a fountain of knowledge about both the Petrified Forest and the Painted...Read more
Thank you, Bill Fee.Interpretive Ranger Bill Fee was a joy to interact with. He is a fountain of knowledge about both the Petrified Forest and the Painted Desert. He loves his job and it shows!
DAVID B., California
Thank you, Ambassadors who taught and helped over the years .I can't remember s visit without a time that didn't include an ambassador who helped me , the kids, or friends.
The Movie...Read more
Thank you, Ambassadors who taught and helped over the years .I can't remember s visit without a time that didn't include an ambassador who helped me , the kids, or friends.
The Movie anders are always so helpful, friendly and knowledgeable, too.
Laura-Jean S., California
Thank you, To all who serve in our parks.Thank you so much for your service to my family over almost 50 years. You have brought us pleasure and enjoyment time and time again. God...Read more
Thank you, To all who serve in our parks.Thank you so much for your service to my family over almost 50 years. You have brought us pleasure and enjoyment time and time again. God's blessings!
Brian T., Arizona
Thank you, Nicole Sedgeley.Thanks for all you do. You're the best! Stay awesome!Read more
Thank you, Nicole Sedgeley.Thanks for all you do. You're the best! Stay awesome!
Steven T., Virginia
Thank you, Rangers! .When I first visited The Badlands as a child, one of the many camping trips we made to that park and The Black Hills, I always looked...Read more
Thank you, Rangers! .When I first visited The Badlands as a child, one of the many camping trips we made to that park and The Black Hills, I always looked forward to the ranger talks. They were always informative and friendly. I especially loved the ones at night. Thank you for all the knowledge, fun, and love of the parks that you share!
Virginia E., Oregon
Thank you, Everyone.I spent my 70th birthday at Yellowstone with my whole family of 17. Personally I have been to 39 National Parks and am always in awe of...Read more
Thank you, Everyone.I spent my 70th birthday at Yellowstone with my whole family of 17. Personally I have been to 39 National Parks and am always in awe of how friendly and helpful everyone is when interacting with staff and rangers. They make my visits even more special than the parks themselves. Thank you to everyone who make that happen for the millions of us who visit each year.
Bob K., Florida
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