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, Rangers and Ambassadors .Thank you for your hard work and dedication!!Read more
Thank you, Rangers and Ambassadors .Thank you for your hard work and dedication!!
Pattie S., Arizona
Thank you, Patty Spreitzer Bartling (retired).Thank you, Patty, for your years as a Park Ranger! I know that your Mom and Dad were proud of you...as am I!Read more
Thank you, Patty Spreitzer Bartling (retired).Thank you, Patty, for your years as a Park Ranger! I know that your Mom and Dad were proud of you...as am I!
SisterJoAnn F., Michigan
Thank you, All Ambassadors .My husband and I have been to various parks in Georgia, Florida , Alabama, Mississippi and other states and the rangers and ambassadors are...Read more
Thank you, All Ambassadors .My husband and I have been to various parks in Georgia, Florida , Alabama, Mississippi and other states and the rangers and ambassadors are all great. Full of knowledge and friendly and made our experiences so much better with them there. Thank you all for your service.
Carrie S., Georgia
Thank you, Denise B Diaz.Your work is greatly appreciated by teachers like myself who love the Everglades and work to protect this beautiful place. Thank you for...Read more
Thank you, Denise B Diaz.Your work is greatly appreciated by teachers like myself who love the Everglades and work to protect this beautiful place. Thank you for your enthusiasm and commitment.
Lydia G., Florida
Thank you, Park workers.We love all your work in the National Parks. We have been visiting since 1991, alone and together and they are wonderful places because of...Read more
Thank you, Park workers.We love all your work in the National Parks. We have been visiting since 1991, alone and together and they are wonderful places because of your tireless dedication and work. Especially after covid, when so many more people visit the parks , your smiles and friendly help are so welcome. We visit the parks around us for our camping destinations, they are wonderful. We especially love the ranger programs. They are so fun and enlightening. The last one we participated in was about rock art at Capital Reef. We are so glad that you are in the parks. Thank you to the stars, who shine just as bright as you, may you always be safe wherever you are. You are very special people.
MERILEE B., Utah
Thank you, Karen Chin-Mancini.You are always there when we need you!Read more
Thank you, Karen Chin-Mancini.You are always there when we need you!
Karen C., New Jersey
Thank you, National Parks Employee.In a world of political uncertainty and frequent noise and stress, thank you so much for the work that you do, protecting and sharing these...Read more
Thank you, National Parks Employee.In a world of political uncertainty and frequent noise and stress, thank you so much for the work that you do, protecting and sharing these beautiful spaces and preserving them as places of tranquility and joy. You are seen and appreciated!
Melissa J.
Thank you, Barry French.Thank you to all the rangers in all the parksRead more
Thank you, Barry French.Thank you to all the rangers in all the parks
Barry F., Tennessee
Thank you, Staff.Your park was my very first national park that I attended after receiving my Golden Pass. And my first trip thru Utah. What a great...Read more
Thank you, Staff.Your park was my very first national park that I attended after receiving my Golden Pass. And my first trip thru Utah. What a great experience it was! Thanks to all the staff who helped make the trip go smoothly and enjoyably.
DZ
Doug Z., Virginia
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