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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.

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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No thank you is too small! We celebrate Park Heroes 24/7, 365 days a year.

Thank you, every park ranger.Thank you!!Read more

Thank you, every park ranger.Thank you!!

Loretta Z., Texas

Thank you, National Park Staff.Thank you all for what you do everyday to preserve our National Parks! Your dedication, passion, and diligence is amazing, and I am so...Read more

Thank you, National Park Staff.Thank you all for what you do everyday to preserve our National Parks! Your dedication, passion, and diligence is amazing, and I am so grateful to you. I'm also a little jealous, what an amazing office you have!! Keep fighting, we're behind you!!

Annie G., Washington

Thank you, All CLNP Rangers.Rangers! Thank you ALL very much for the great job you are doing at my favorite park. I grew up in Southern Oregon, and I visit the park at...Read more

Thank you, All CLNP Rangers.Rangers! Thank you ALL very much for the great job you are doing at my favorite park. I grew up in Southern Oregon, and I visit the park at least twice/year. Every time I encounter one of you, and the park volunteers, I enjoy wonderful conversations. With each conversation, I learn more about the park, the geology of Mt. Mazama, the wildlife, and park history. Thank you all for what you do! Kind regards, Steve McLaughlin ~ Seabeck WA and Union Creek OR

Steve M.

Thank you, Kris.When I was in Yellowstone this past May I went on the “bus” tour and Kris was my tour guide. She was knowable, witty, with just the right...Read more

Thank you, Kris.When I was in Yellowstone this past May I went on the “bus” tour and Kris was my tour guide. She was knowable, witty, with just the right mix of professional and personal. I had a wonderful time, and hope one day to visit again!

Kristin M. C., Kentucky

Thank you, Yosemite Nat. Park Rangers.I would like to thank all of the Rangers at Yosemite Nat. Park who make our Park experience more enjoyable. Gary Hartung, Thousand Oaks CARead more

Thank you, Yosemite Nat. Park Rangers.I would like to thank all of the Rangers at Yosemite Nat. Park who make our Park experience more enjoyable. Gary Hartung, Thousand Oaks CA

Gary H., California

Thank you, Any and all Rangers.Rangers, Thank you ALL very much for the great job you are doing at my favorite park. I visit the park on average twice a month in all...Read more

Thank you, Any and all Rangers.Rangers, Thank you ALL very much for the great job you are doing at my favorite park. I visit the park on average twice a month in all seasons, and every time I encounter one of you, and the park volunteers, I enjoy wonderful conversations. With each conversation, I learn more about the park, it's history, geology, the glaciers, and the wildlife. Y'all are the best! Again, THANK YOU! Kind regards, Steve McLaughlin ~ Seabeck, WA

Steve M.

Thank you, John.Thank you to all the Ambassadors of New Mexico we love the view out here while doing the trail and parks.Read more

Thank you, John.Thank you to all the Ambassadors of New Mexico we love the view out here while doing the trail and parks.

Ben M., New Mexico

Thank you, All Park Rangers.I have liked and respecedt Park Rangers all of the life. My first idea as a sub-teenage boy was to go to the University of Montana and...Read more

Thank you, All Park Rangers.I have liked and respecedt Park Rangers all of the life. My first idea as a sub-teenage boy was to go to the University of Montana and become a Park Ranger, but I later decided on a liberal arts education. In my adult life (I'm 89), I have visited several parks and worked with the Rangers at Grand Canyon on a documentary for the Discovery tv series in the middle 1960's. I was so impressed with those people! I feel so fortunate to have had that experience and to have visited several beautiful parks in different parts of the country. I hope one day before too long, before I die, to get to Yosemite. I send you all best wishes.

William H., Massachusetts

Thank you, Trail crew in Glacier’s Two Medicine area.Dear Trail Crew - Thanks so much for the amazing work you do keeping the 2 Med area looking so great. Despite its increasing popularity,...Read more

Sarah C., Montana

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