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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, none in particular.Whenever I visit Gettysburg, it's always reassuring to see a park ranger. I know they are there if I need information, and several...Read more

Thank you, none in particular.Whenever I visit Gettysburg, it's always reassuring to see a park ranger. I know they are there if I need information, and several times I have. They are always friendly and helpful. Sometimes, they just give a friendly 'hello'.

Richard B., New York

Thank you, All.A great big thank you for all your hard work!!Read more

Thank you, All.A great big thank you for all your hard work!!

Mary C., New York

Thank you, Don't Know .The Park rangers there have always been pleasant and helpful. I got stuck in muck soil (I called it quicksand) and it was quite an...Read more

Thank you, Don't Know .The Park rangers there have always been pleasant and helpful. I got stuck in muck soil (I called it quicksand) and it was quite an experience.. my friend's husband helped me out, but I was pleasantly surprised how quickly the Park Rangers came and how nice they were. They also told me to that I qualified for a handicapped pass because I had knee surgery and used a cane and was over age 62. Thank you for all you do both for us human and the wildlife there!!!

Pamela H., Maryland

Thank you, Everyone.Thank you for all that you do. It is a privilege to have you helping at the parks.Read more

Thank you, Everyone.Thank you for all that you do. It is a privilege to have you helping at the parks.

James C., Florida

Thank you, Brett Aniballi.Hats off to all of the awesome rangers & employees that workin in our parks!!Read more

Thank you, Brett Aniballi.Hats off to all of the awesome rangers & employees that workin in our parks!!

Brett A., Washington

Thank you, All Park Rangers.I hope you all have a fantastic Thanksgiving. You all do so much to make our parks so great. Since my first park, visited when I was 5,...Read more

Thank you, All Park Rangers.I hope you all have a fantastic Thanksgiving. You all do so much to make our parks so great. Since my first park, visited when I was 5, that my father took me too. I met this older guy(seemed to me anyway) and he was so polite and told me stories about the park and showed me animals and birds. We (my father, the park ranger and I) spent about 4 hours going all over the park. I learned so much and I just loved the Park. Since then I have traveled to all the 50 United States and I always make time to visit the National and State parks. I have great memories. Since I am an old fart at age 73 now, but still travel and visit parks. I submitted part of my Mandatory Distribution Money to go to the Parks. I try to encourage people to visit our parks, speak with the rangers, enjoy the outdoors and help money wise to maintain our parks. THANKS for your great work and have given me FANTASTIC memories!

Diane B., Iowa

Thank you, All Rangers.In last few years we have had the opportunity and privilege to visited many National Parks in the SW areas and also in the areas of...Read more

Thank you, All Rangers.In last few years we have had the opportunity and privilege to visited many National Parks in the SW areas and also in the areas of Colorado, and the Dakotas just to name a few. Have always enjoyed and appreciated our contact with every Ranger we have talked and listened to. All of them appear to glad and enjoy sharing their knowledge with us. Our thanks go out to all of them.

Montie E., Kentucky

Thank you, To All The Park Ambassadors .Without your dedicated service to maintaining and careful management of our national parks, we would not have the opportunities to...Read more

Thank you, To All The Park Ambassadors .Without your dedicated service to maintaining and careful management of our national parks, we would not have the opportunities to experience their wonder and majestic natural features. Your hard work and commitment to our national parks on behalf of all Americans are truly appreciated. Thank you for all you do.

Maureen F., Delaware

Thank you, All Park staff wetlands area from Dolphin Club to Golden Gate Bridge.Keep the faith and our Earth will survive. Read more

Thank you, All Park staff wetlands area from Dolphin Club to Golden Gate Bridge.Keep the faith and our Earth will survive.

David P., California

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