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, Lee Stetson.Dear Park Ambassadors: As a former Natl. Park Ranger (Interp.), I wholeheartedly support all who love and help maintain and enhance our...Read more
Thank you, Lee Stetson.Dear Park Ambassadors: As a former Natl. Park Ranger (Interp.), I wholeheartedly support all who love and help maintain and enhance our National Parks, esp. behind the scenes! American Treasures with a capital “T”! I don’t take your work for granted… I can see it, I can feel it, and I can share it, and for that, I’m truly thankful to all of you. Do you know who else is thankful? The earth, the sky, the animals, the plants, and the children… aka, critical infrastructure! So, keep on loving what you’re doing because millions of people from all around the world are reaping the benefits. Most importantly, NATURE is reaping the benefits, and that’s the greatest gift of all. 🌲🦬🔆💦
Meghan J., California
Thank you, Everyone at National Park Foundation and Service.Thank all of you for your hard work and dedication. Without you guys there would be no open spaces. Hopefully the next 4 years will be ok...Read more
Thank you, Everyone at National Park Foundation and Service.Thank all of you for your hard work and dedication. Without you guys there would be no open spaces. Hopefully the next 4 years will be ok.
Martine F., Washington
Thank you, Park ambassadors.Thank you so much for all that you do taking care of our national parks. If it wasn’t for the people who do this, we wouldn’t have them and...Read more
Thank you, Park ambassadors.Thank you so much for all that you do taking care of our national parks. If it wasn’t for the people who do this, we wouldn’t have them and there wouldn’t be species of animals and plants that are protected…✝️❤️👍👍🪴🌳🌵🌴
Lori S., Maine
Thank you, To all park workers .It was a beautiful trip. Thanks for keeping it beautiful Read more
Thank you, To all park workers .It was a beautiful trip. Thanks for keeping it beautiful
Mike B., Arkansas
Thank you, All Park Ambassadors.Thank you All Park Ambassadors for your hard work, dedication, and for keeping our parks beautiful! Read more
Thank you, All Park Ambassadors.Thank you All Park Ambassadors for your hard work, dedication, and for keeping our parks beautiful!
Judy H.
Thank you, Rangers and staff.As a devotee (OK, fanatic) about visiting as many of our unique National Parks as possible (now 343), I cannot begin to thank all those...Read more
Thank you, Rangers and staff.As a devotee (OK, fanatic) about visiting as many of our unique National Parks as possible (now 343), I cannot begin to thank all those dedicated men and women who take care of us visitors and the parks the way they do. So many roles are needed to provide a safe and pleasant experience, and there are many challenges to meet; it is amazing what these guardians accomplish. Those of you who know this park can appreciate the strenuous climb to the top. I was about halfway up when three or four Rangers literally ran uphill past me carrying heavy packs. I found out why. An older hiker had collapsed, and oxygen, a stretcher, and other vital supplies were brought to their aid. The hiker did OK, thanks to these dedicated professionals.
Thank you so much!
Bruce S., Missouri
Thank you, park rangers.Thank you for all you do to keep our parks looking greatRead more
Thank you, park rangers.Thank you for all you do to keep our parks looking great
charlene c., Maine
Thank you, Steve.We want to thank ALL the National Park Ambassadors! Every park we've visited from Acadia to Grand Canyon and a few in between we had...Read more
Thank you, Steve.We want to thank ALL the National Park Ambassadors! Every park we've visited from Acadia to Grand Canyon and a few in between we had questions. EVERYONE was so helpful and FRIENDLY! Its refreshing to see people enjoying what they do!
THANK YOU!!!!
The Foreman family in Michigan
Jennifer F., Michigan
Thank you, All Park people .Love the rangers and of course the Park!Read more
Thank you, All Park people .Love the rangers and of course the Park!
Heidi G., California
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