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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, All Park Rangers .To all National and State Park Rangers … I want to give a shot out to all of you for your dedication, compassion, knowledge and gratitude...Read more

Thank you, All Park Rangers .To all National and State Park Rangers … I want to give a shot out to all of you for your dedication, compassion, knowledge and gratitude to give your time in making my adventures safe. Please continue to be safe yourself !

Norma F., Rhode Island

Thank you, All Park Employees.Thank you for preserving our parks for future generations. It is imperative that our children, grandchildren, and following generations are...Read more

Thank you, All Park Employees.Thank you for preserving our parks for future generations. It is imperative that our children, grandchildren, and following generations are informed about our country's heritage and scenic lands.

Ronald B., North Carolina

Thank you, Appreciated Your Patients.Thanks for waiting while I looked for my card. Your patients is appreciated.Read more

Thank you, Appreciated Your Patients.Thanks for waiting while I looked for my card. Your patients is appreciated.

William J.

Thank you, You. Yes, you!.Dear Whoever You Are, Thank you for everything you do, your dedication to the national park service, and your resilience. I love you!...Read more

Thank you, You. Yes, you!.Dear Whoever You Are, Thank you for everything you do, your dedication to the national park service, and your resilience. I love you! And I hope you feel love and appreciation even on the bad days. Xoxoxox Sarah

Sarah M., Indiana

Thank you, Ed Wenschhof.Please share my huge "thank you" to all the CHOH and POHE staff members who helped with the Potomac Heritage Trail Roundtable,...Read more

Thank you, Ed Wenschhof.Please share my huge "thank you" to all the CHOH and POHE staff members who helped with the Potomac Heritage Trail Roundtable, and for sharing the Williamsport headquarters with our partners. It is so important that we have this annual opportunity to exchange ideas and learn more about ways we can work together.

Jennifer W., Virginia

Thank you, Black Canyon Team.Some of my family’s best memories come from vacations visiting National Parks all over the country. These days, we live about 10 miles away...Read more

Thank you, Black Canyon Team.Some of my family’s best memories come from vacations visiting National Parks all over the country. These days, we live about 10 miles away from the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, and visit often. A special thanks to the entire team who oversees this rugged and beautiful park! It can’t be easy to take care of the steepest and deepest canyon in the US!

Jen W., Colorado

Thank you, Yellowstone Park Ranger Staff.Yellowstone is where my wife and I started our Western national park adventures. Our first visit was in the Spring as snow was melting and...Read more

Thank you, Yellowstone Park Ranger Staff.Yellowstone is where my wife and I started our Western national park adventures. Our first visit was in the Spring as snow was melting and the run offs created the most specular water falls we had ever seen. What an incredible start to our national park experience. Thank you!

Raymond P., Virginia

Thank you, Park rangers and personnel.I moved from Michigan to the mountains of North Carolina eight years ago. Since then I have taken many trips through the park, usually to...Read more

Thank you, Park rangers and personnel.I moved from Michigan to the mountains of North Carolina eight years ago. Since then I have taken many trips through the park, usually to Gatlinburg. The natural beauty of the park is truly breathtaking at every turn. I want to thank all the rangers and park personnel for all they do to provide us with such a beautiful experience.

Lynn S., North Carolina

Thank you, Jim Caretti.Dear Jim, Because of you, my son has chosen a life-long career path that he will always love ... supporting the national parks through...Read more

Thank you, Jim Caretti.Dear Jim, Because of you, my son has chosen a life-long career path that he will always love ... supporting the national parks through education. You instilled in him a respect for our country's most precious treasure, and the drive to protect it. I couldn't be prouder of him! Through your serving as a role-model, counseling him on NP positions, and enabling him to experience the best the Parks have to offer, I am eternally grateful. THANK YOU!

Dorenda D., Alabama

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