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 park rangers, ambassadors, support staff, and volunteers .You all put in the hard work, dedication, enthusiasm, long hours, hot/cold days, and uphold your promise to share this beautiful land with...Read more
Thank you, All park rangers, ambassadors, support staff, and volunteers .You all put in the hard work, dedication, enthusiasm, long hours, hot/cold days, and uphold your promise to share this beautiful land with all people of the world.
Thank you for your continued service, it makes a difference!!
People are able to find magic, amazement, paths less taken, peace, serenity, hope, challenges, adventure, and so much more through the work you put in!
Thank you again, for the continued dedication towards preserving our nations most scenic parts!
Alicia S., Indiana
Thank you, Seasonal Ranger.Three years ago I went to Glacier National Park. I attended a program on Corvids given by a female seasonal park ranger. I'm sorry I...Read more
Thank you, Seasonal Ranger.Three years ago I went to Glacier National Park. I attended a program on Corvids given by a female seasonal park ranger. I'm sorry I don't remember her name. It was the most interesting, engaging, fun program I have ever attended in all of my travels to national parks. Thank you to her, she had red hair, and thanks to all of the park rangers who work so hard in our beautiful national parks.
Susan ., Maryland
Thank you, Park Rangers.Dear Park Rangers, thank you for your service to our Nation’s Amazing Parks. We had an incredible time celebrating our 30th anniversary in...Read more
Thank you, Park Rangers.Dear Park Rangers, thank you for your service to our Nation’s Amazing Parks. We had an incredible time celebrating our 30th anniversary in Bar Harbor visiting so many iconic places: Bubbles Rock, Jenny’s Pond, Cadillac Mountain, The Beehive and more. Grateful for All you do.💖
Laurie L., Virginia
Thank you, Jan (I think? ..pic is hard to read her badge).It was so nice to see a Park Ambassador eating lunch at the close to top of Mt Rainer (8k ft I think). I thought she was a ranger, but she...Read more
Thank you, Jan (I think? ..pic is hard to read her badge).It was so nice to see a Park Ambassador eating lunch at the close to top of Mt Rainer (8k ft I think). I thought she was a ranger, but she explained she was an ambassador/ volunteer. We had a lovely chat about the view, as we waited for the clouds to blow over so we could see the top of Rainer. Which it did after e
30 minutes, as we sat together discussing the formations. Then suddenly she said there was a rarely seen bird five feet in front of us on the edge of the snow bank. I never would have noticed, not to mention known how rare our sighting had been. That was special, as was our chat. I have visited over 30 plus national parks over my lifetime, a few multiple time. It was so nice to have this experience. I left her with a nice picture of her eating to remember the moment.
Roger M., Florida
Thank you, Carrie S.Thank you for all you do to save the natural world. We all are part of nature and should make sure we keep it for all species!Read more
Thank you, Carrie S.Thank you for all you do to save the natural world. We all are part of nature and should make sure we keep it for all species!
Nancy R., Florida
Thank you, All National Park Members.North, South, East and Western Colorado parks are Absolutely Stunning and teaming with natural habitat. We couldn't maintain such a...Read more
Thank you, All National Park Members.North, South, East and Western Colorado parks are Absolutely Stunning and teaming with natural habitat. We couldn't maintain such a beautiful area without all the support of NP members. Thank you for caring about our home and protecting it like you do! Much love and blessings ❤️
Jennifer M., Colorado
Thank you, Rangers.My daughter Lara Ellis works in the gift shop and has told how very helpful you guys have been to her. A profound THANK YOU to you all!Read more
Thank you, Rangers.My daughter Lara Ellis works in the gift shop and has told how very helpful you guys have been to her. A profound THANK YOU to you all!
Mike H., Oregon
Thank you, Kathleen (Kathy) Samsel.We go to our national Parks to find quiet, calm, and self-belief. We will need you in the coming years. Thank YouRead more
Thank you, Kathleen (Kathy) Samsel.We go to our national Parks to find quiet, calm, and self-belief. We will need you in the coming years. Thank You
Kathleen (Kathy) S., Oregon
Thank you, General Thank You.Thank you for all the work you do! Our trip to Yosemite was incredible 2 years ago. We went for my mom's birthday and we enjoyed...Read more
Thank you, General Thank You.Thank you for all the work you do! Our trip to Yosemite was incredible 2 years ago. We went for my mom's birthday and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. The park is absolutely beautiful thanks to all your efforts.
David S., California
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