Oregon

Hello! Back in 1978 when I was twelve, our family of seven visited five national parks; Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, Yellowstone, and Grand Tetons. We camped at HOAs and had endless bologna sandwiches my Mom slapped together on our tailgate. When we arrived at the entry to Bryce Canyon, my five-year-old brother Bryce leaned out of our station wagon and asked the ranger if there was a McDonald's in the park. When the ranger responded in the negative, one of my family members said that there should be a Wendy's then. My name is Wendy.

Ever since I was 16, (now 73) our family camped, hiked, swam, rock -hopped in the rivers, and spent quality time around our campfires, off and on for the last 5+ decades. I remember vividly the Ranger talks in different parts of the Park: at the bridge just downstream from Vernal Falls, at the bottom of Yosemite Falls, and at the spectacular overlook of Glacier Point and Tunnel View. It would not have the same experience at all without the Ranger-guided walks and the mesmerizing talks everyday, everywhere!!

When I first visited The Badlands as a child, one of the many camping trips we made to that park and The Black Hills, I always looked forward to the ranger talks. They were always informative and friendly. I especially loved the ones at night. Thank you for all the knowledge, fun, and love of the parks that you share!

Thank you for your dedication toward my favorite national park by helping visitors understand the need to protect our valuable natural resources and the wildlife that calls our parks home. I don't envy you over the next four years. You'll have your work cut out for you. Know that I have your back and will do all I can to support our national parks.

Thank you all for the hard work, keeping the Brown Bear fans informed, and providing teachers a great opportunity to teach lessons related to the brown bears. I am a huge fan and have made my class fans as well!

You got this!! Thanks for all your hard work!! ❤️ I lived near Yosemite for 12 years, and never got tired of it's beauty.

Thank you to all the devoted park people that care for & protect all our national treasures known as the National Parks!! Your love & commitment is so appreciated by me!

Thank you to all National Park members for all you do.

Thank you for your dedicated work to preserve our parks. Most national parks I have visited were well cared for. Rangers I met went out of their way to provide information about easier paths for my wife to traverse. She had difficulty walking. Thank you for your help

Thank you for the wonderful programs you led at the park at Badwater Basin and Mesquite Dunes. Your willingness to answer questions and talk afterwards really made the program special. Your excitement for the topics really came through. Thank you for what you do every day.