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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, Frank Magnasco. I would like to thank Ranger Frank! We partnered to plan event for the military families at Mission San Juan, were the families got to go...Read more

Thank you, Frank Magnasco. I would like to thank Ranger Frank! We partnered to plan event for the military families at Mission San Juan, were the families got to go on a ranger lead hike. Ranger Frank was amazing to work with. He put a lot of thought and planning into the event beforehand and even worked with the gear that we had bought for the families. He planned out a hands on lesson about compasses because that was part of the gear the families received that morning. The families said they really enjoyed learning all the knowledge that Ranger Frank had to share and loved his enthusiasm for the outdoors. Thanks to the whole San Antonio Team and Ranger Frank for making that event a success! The families had an amazing time!

Emilie L., Texas

Thank you, All NPS Staff.Thank you to all who have made my visits to NPS sites over the years amazing! I truly believe that our natural and historic sites are some...Read more

Thank you, All NPS Staff.Thank you to all who have made my visits to NPS sites over the years amazing! I truly believe that our natural and historic sites are some of our greatest treasures. From guides with whom I’ve interacted to the countless staff who I never meet, your work is so valued and appreciated!

Gloria E., South Carolina

Thank you, All of ya.I’ve never visited a national park and left disappointed, thanks to all the parks staff that bring it all together.Read more

Thank you, All of ya.I’ve never visited a national park and left disappointed, thanks to all the parks staff that bring it all together.

Kevin C.

Thank you, To all.I am thanking in general to all the National Park employees who are doing a magnificent job , preserving the nature, wildlife and habitat...Read more

Thank you, To all.I am thanking in general to all the National Park employees who are doing a magnificent job , preserving the nature, wildlife and habitat. Also for their kindness and dedication!

Gamini W., Virginia

Thank you, All.Thank you for all that you do! We have visited over 50 of the parks so far... Your visibility as a Park Ranger and Information Person is...Read more

Thank you, All.Thank you for all that you do! We have visited over 50 of the parks so far... Your visibility as a Park Ranger and Information Person is what makes the US parks special! Visiting the parks is more interesting and fulfilling with the information and recommendations you share, from trails to wildlife and special features. Thank you for being a part of our national parks system!

Sylvia M., Washington

Thank you, Never knew the ranger's name.Decades ago, on my first of many trips to Yellowstone, we pulled into Mammoth in mid-September. There was a herd of elk in one of the town...Read more

Thank you, Never knew the ranger's name.Decades ago, on my first of many trips to Yellowstone, we pulled into Mammoth in mid-September. There was a herd of elk in one of the town's grassy areas. A man of, guessing, mid-fifties, who was dressed like a tourist cartoon character, had approached a bull with his small yapping dog to take pictures from a close distance. Due to his size and shape, it is safe to say the tourist was not fleet of foot. A gentle park ranger got the man's attention. He instructed the man to retreat, get back into his car,, and explained the elk was " ... not friendly like your dog".

Tom H., Washington

Thank you, Everyone!.When I was around 12 (~1974), my parents took me on a camping trip (with an old, borrowed, canvas army tent!), across the country, from a...Read more

Thank you, Everyone!.When I was around 12 (~1974), my parents took me on a camping trip (with an old, borrowed, canvas army tent!), across the country, from a little Central New York town to Yosemite National Park, where we met up with my eldest sister and her husband. I was wowed by the beauty and Majesty of the park! I would like to thank ALL of the park ambassadors and rangers! I have also been lucky enough to visit the Everglades and Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge.

Melanie U., New York

Thank you, Everyone .I recently took my mom and 2 of her friends to see Independence Hall and the lLiberty Bell. We were so impressed by the knowledge and warm...Read more

Thank you, Everyone .I recently took my mom and 2 of her friends to see Independence Hall and the lLiberty Bell. We were so impressed by the knowledge and warm welcome from the volunteers, staff, guides at every step of the way. Really great experience. Thanks for taking such good care of our history!

Elisabeth F., Pennsylvania

Thank you, To ALL OUR DEDICATED Park Ambassadors .Dear Park Ambassadors, You are the Best 👌 Thank you so much for ALL what you do May God Bless ALL of You and ALL your loving Families who give you the strength to do this arduous task under often trying and inclement conditions ♥️ 🙏👍

Damascene K., Missouri

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