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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Thank you, Everyone of you.Thanks for caring for treasures of the USA. It has been my pleasure to have visited over 50 National Psrks. I also have visited Historical...Read more
Thank you, Everyone of you.Thanks for caring for treasures of the USA. It has been my pleasure to have visited over 50 National Psrks. I also have visited Historical Parks and Monuments.
At each place you pleasantly meet and greet.
Thanks
Evan
Evan W., Texas
Thank you, Everyone.Thank you all so very much for your hard work and service, your dedication and your commitment to the National parks. I appreciate you all...Read more
Thank you, Everyone.Thank you all so very much for your hard work and service, your dedication and your commitment to the National parks. I appreciate you all so very much.
Brenda R., Florida
Thank you, All Rangers.Dear National Park Rangers,
My intent was to send my note to ALL Park Rangers, not to only one location, but the fill in box wouldn...Read more
Thank you, All Rangers.Dear National Park Rangers,
My intent was to send my note to ALL Park Rangers, not to only one location, but the fill in box wouldn't allow it 🤷♀️
Thank you for your continued dedication in keeping our national parks the gems that they are, for making us, the visitors, welcome, and for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
Dianne W., Rhode Island
Thank you, Graciela Avila & Nancy Nordensten.Thank you for your tireless work, incredible support, and willingness to work with the students at California Northstate University College...Read more
Thank you, Graciela Avila & Nancy Nordensten.Thank you for your tireless work, incredible support, and willingness to work with the students at California Northstate University College of Health Sciences! You are so appreciated!
Jill D., California
Thank you, All Yellowstone Rangers.A huge THANK YOU to all the rangers and park personnel for making the Yellowstone experience so magical! With all the challenges you have,...Read more
Thank you, All Yellowstone Rangers.A huge THANK YOU to all the rangers and park personnel for making the Yellowstone experience so magical! With all the challenges you have, especially with crowd sizes and wildlife management, your professionalism is second to move! Keep up the great work!
Ann L., Montana
Thank you, Unknown.Ranger at entrance gate.
I don't know her name, but she was so nice and took the time to make sure we understood the layout of the...Read more
Thank you, Unknown.Ranger at entrance gate.
I don't know her name, but she was so nice and took the time to make sure we understood the layout of the park and what was the best to see in our short time. I am so thankful for all our Park Rangers who, as stewards of these lands, make it possible for me to enjoy.
Janet S., North Carolina
Thank you, All Rangers .Your service and integrity of professional practice are makes this Park a highlight. Thank you. Read more
Thank you, All Rangers .Your service and integrity of professional practice are makes this Park a highlight. Thank you.
Betsy B., Colorado
Thank you, All Ambassadors & Ranges .Thanks for keeping our National Parks in great shape and safe for everyone to visit. Your commitment is a huge part of the success. Love...Read more
Thank you, All Ambassadors & Ranges .Thanks for keeping our National Parks in great shape and safe for everyone to visit. Your commitment is a huge part of the success. Love exploring knowing there is someone nearby to help if needed.
M P., Tennessee
Thank you, Yosemite Rangers.Sorry I don't recall the rangers' names ( there were two of them), but I was in Yosemite in August 2016 when I saw a notice of a...Read more
Thank you, Yosemite Rangers.Sorry I don't recall the rangers' names ( there were two of them), but I was in Yosemite in August 2016 when I saw a notice of a ranger led hike to the top of Sentinel Dome, to watch the sunset over El Capitan at the exact same time of the full moonrise in the opposite direction over Gray's Peak. I don't know if this sort of thing is in the job description, but I thought it was awesome that they took the time to educate themselves about this very rare occurrence, and lead a bunch of us up there to talk about it and answer a lot of other questions about the park and it's landmarks. Yosemite is ALWAYS spectacular, but this was a very special and unique thing to see, and something I'll never forget. Thanks!
Tom H., Illinois
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