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, I don’t know!.I have the most beautiful photo (and memory) of my adult son who has a brain injury working hard to get his Junior Ranger badge. The...Read more
Thank you, I don’t know!.I have the most beautiful photo (and memory) of my adult son who has a brain injury working hard to get his Junior Ranger badge. The volunteer, a young man, treated my son like he was the best thing since sliced bread. He quickly noticed how much effort my son put into the work. He gave him the little ceremony just like it was meant especially for him. It was the BEST. I wish I could send you the photo. I’m so grateful for the National Park system. My son’s wish is to visit them all. We made it to the Everglades in November. He buys a t-shirt and a pin from every one. He has his Passport book that travels with him.
Billie R., Minnesota
Thank you, All Rangers.Thank you for all you do to protect our beautiful park system for us and future generations to enjoy. Read more
Thank you, All Rangers.Thank you for all you do to protect our beautiful park system for us and future generations to enjoy.
Mary W., California
Thank you, All Park Rangers.Thank you for the hard work, sacrifice, and dedication towards keeping our parks safe, beautiful, and natural. From a PA state ranger to...Read more
Thank you, All Park Rangers.Thank you for the hard work, sacrifice, and dedication towards keeping our parks safe, beautiful, and natural. From a PA state ranger to all of you amazing federal rangers who work a job that can be so thankless.
Jillian P., Pennsylvania
Thank you, All Y'all .Thank you all so much. The NPS is one of USA's greatest achievements. Read more
Thank you, All Y'all .Thank you all so much. The NPS is one of USA's greatest achievements.
Virginia G., West Virginia
Thank you, Team.We experienced and learned so much on our trip, thank you. It would not have been nearly as remarkable without your knowledge. Thanks...Read more
Thank you, Team.We experienced and learned so much on our trip, thank you. It would not have been nearly as remarkable without your knowledge. Thanks for teaching us.
Steve & Mary C., Illinois
Thank you, To All Of You .Thank you, all, for your dedication to our wild places & spaces. You make the difference for all of us, every day.Read more
Thank you, To All Of You .Thank you, all, for your dedication to our wild places & spaces. You make the difference for all of us, every day.
Valerie B., California
Thank you, Grace.Thank you for protecting our parks around the country people don’t know sometimes how important is thanks Read more
Thank you, Grace.Thank you for protecting our parks around the country people don’t know sometimes how important is thanks
Graciela P., Nevada
Thank you, Tim.Always went out of his way to say hello and spend time with our grandson Mason thru the years and many visits - from age 2 to present day...Read more
Thank you, Tim.Always went out of his way to say hello and spend time with our grandson Mason thru the years and many visits - from age 2 to present day teensge years . 😊
Alison G., Florida
Thank you, Rangers .Thank you so much, I really appreciate that we still have bears and lions in the world because of you. Read more
Thank you, Rangers .Thank you so much, I really appreciate that we still have bears and lions in the world because of you.
Adam S., Texas
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