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, Tracy Swartout.I love getting out in this area for its waterways, waterfalls, hiking trails and gravel road mt. biking. Thank you for your part in...Read more
Thank you, Tracy Swartout.I love getting out in this area for its waterways, waterfalls, hiking trails and gravel road mt. biking. Thank you for your part in maintaining and managing this area. You are appreciated.
Wayne G., North Carolina
Thank you, Everybody .Thanks to ALL the Ambassadors across the NPS system. Love our National parks and those of you that help keep them.Read more
Thank you, Everybody .Thanks to ALL the Ambassadors across the NPS system. Love our National parks and those of you that help keep them.
Donna B., Florida
Thank you, Ambassadors .Hot Springs is our nearest National Park and one of my family’s favorites! Thank you tremendously for your role in keeping it beautifully...Read more
Thank you, Ambassadors .Hot Springs is our nearest National Park and one of my family’s favorites! Thank you tremendously for your role in keeping it beautifully preserved and well protected. The work you do matters and we are beyond grateful.
Katherine S., Louisiana
Thank you, All Ambassadors.As a regular visitor, thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion with all of us. Read more
Thank you, All Ambassadors.As a regular visitor, thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion with all of us.
Liane S., Virginia
Thank you, All of them .Thank you to each and everyone of you who worked diligently to keep the parks and animals safe for our enjoyment. You are appreciated. Read more
Thank you, All of them .Thank you to each and everyone of you who worked diligently to keep the parks and animals safe for our enjoyment. You are appreciated.
Kelly P., Texas
Thank you, Park Rangers.My first visit to national Park with skyline Drive, which was very memorable over the years. My husband and I have visited there many of...Read more
Thank you, Park Rangers.My first visit to national Park with skyline Drive, which was very memorable over the years. My husband and I have visited there many of times. We vacation in the Blue Ridge Mountain with friends and family. Within the last year and a half my husband and I have visited over 15 national parks.
I’d like to thank all the men and women in the national Park service for all that they do to ensure that we have these beautiful parks to enjoy.
Marie R., Florida
Thank you, Any Park Ambassador .Thanks so much for your efforts to preserve one of our most beautiful natural wonders. You are among our most valuable caretakers. DaveRead more
Thank you, Any Park Ambassador .Thanks so much for your efforts to preserve one of our most beautiful natural wonders. You are among our most valuable caretakers. Dave
David S., Maryland
Thank you, Steven Lonergan.Thank you for all you do to make visits special for all the visitors!Read more
Thank you, Steven Lonergan.Thank you for all you do to make visits special for all the visitors!
Linda l., Illinois
Thank you, All of you!.Since I've been 12 I've visited anything with National in the name ! first with my brother and mom then by motorcycle with my...Read more
Thank you, All of you!.Since I've been 12 I've visited anything with National in the name ! first with my brother and mom then by motorcycle with my new husband, the when we had our kids we took them. When they moved to Seattle and Virginia we visited them and went to National parks there and backh and now my husband and I go on our own again.THANK YOU all for preserving these treasures!!
Loretta E., Ohio
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