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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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.
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No thank you is too small! We celebrate Park Heroes 24/7, 365 days a year.
Thank you, Everyone.Thank you for protecting our parks!Read more
Thank you, Everyone.Thank you for protecting our parks!
Chance G., California
Thank you, Any of Them.Thank you all for all you do!Read more
Thank you, Any of Them.Thank you all for all you do!
Amy K., Pennsylvania
Thank you, ALL.Thank you for watching over these beautiful treasures!Read more
Thank you, ALL.Thank you for watching over these beautiful treasures!
karen h., Michigan
Thank you, Eric Nelson.Ranger Eric Nelson is my hero! From clearing paths to keep them safe. To leading inspirational walks in the valley, to always lending a...Read more
Thank you, Eric Nelson.Ranger Eric Nelson is my hero! From clearing paths to keep them safe. To leading inspirational walks in the valley, to always lending a hand when he sees a need. His esprit de corps would make Steven Mather proud!
Madeline M., Florida
Thank you, Park Rangers.The work you do is so vital! Thank you so much.Read more
Thank you, Park Rangers.The work you do is so vital! Thank you so much.
Northanna S., Massachusetts
Thank you, All park rangers.We love being able to explore nature knowing our parks are cleaned and maintained. Hoping to continue the exploration!Read more
Thank you, All park rangers.We love being able to explore nature knowing our parks are cleaned and maintained. Hoping to continue the exploration!
Vyla M., North Carolina
Thank you, Hannah Bacon.Hi Hannah! Not sure you're still at Teton, but chose you as my NPS Ranger to thank and recognize. Hope all is well and you're...Read more
Thank you, Hannah Bacon.Hi Hannah! Not sure you're still at Teton, but chose you as my NPS Ranger to thank and recognize. Hope all is well and you're active with NPS. THANKS for the work you and all rangers perform which has enriched the lives of me and my family. - Mike Abraham
Michael A., Connecticut
Thank you, ALL the Park Rangers .Dear Rangers,
Thank you SO MUCH for all of your hard work in the job you do!!!Read more
Thank you, ALL the Park Rangers .Dear Rangers,
Thank you SO MUCH for all of your hard work in the job you do!!!
Mary Elizabeth J., North Carolina
Thank you, To All Rangers .Thanks for Serving the Community Read more
Thank you, To All Rangers .Thanks for Serving the Community
Todd H., California
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