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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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, Eli.Thank you for the wonderful programs you led at the park at Badwater Basin and Mesquite Dunes. Your willingness to answer questions and...Read more
Thank you, Eli.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.
Karen B., Oregon
Thank you, All Parks Employees.Thank you to ALL the parks workers! We appreciate all the hard work you do to keep our parks safe, beautiful and accessible! Read more
Thank you, All Parks Employees.Thank you to ALL the parks workers! We appreciate all the hard work you do to keep our parks safe, beautiful and accessible!
Colleen T., Illinois
Thank you, Ranger Staff.Sincere thanks to all National Park Rangers for protecting and caring for our precious National Parks. They are a treasure where we can all...Read more
Thank you, Ranger Staff.Sincere thanks to all National Park Rangers for protecting and caring for our precious National Parks. They are a treasure where we can all share in the wonder of nature.
Dan H., Washington
Thank you, Tyler Brasington .I want to take this time and Thank Tyler Brasington on everything you do, protecting and preserving bears, especially grizzly bears...Read more
Thank you, Tyler Brasington .I want to take this time and Thank Tyler Brasington on everything you do, protecting and preserving bears, especially grizzly bears. Allowing visitors to witness these majestic animals. The bear charts you do every year. In loving memory of 399. Here's to having grizzlies forever on our landscape
David B., Montana
Thank you, Ranger.Years ago my mother & I visited and we were enthralled and delighted with the site. It was made so by the knowledgeable, personable,...Read more
Thank you, Ranger.Years ago my mother & I visited and we were enthralled and delighted with the site. It was made so by the knowledgeable, personable, and enthusiastic ranger. What a difference the ranger makes to those who visit. This spot became an engrossing and memorable stop for a lifetime. Thank you so!
Delores R., Wisconsin
Thank you, Isiah.Hi! Thank you for your service!Read more
Thank you, Isiah.Hi! Thank you for your service!
Vincent S., California
Thank you, ALL.I have been to the GC and many other NPs during my lifetime. The contributions you have made and continue to make to my positive...Read more
Thank you, ALL.I have been to the GC and many other NPs during my lifetime. The contributions you have made and continue to make to my positive experiences while at your park mean a lot to me.
Deborah G., Arizona
Thank you, All Park Employees .We do appreciate your dedication and sacrifices in keeping our parks clean, beautiful and awe inspiring!Read more
Thank you, All Park Employees .We do appreciate your dedication and sacrifices in keeping our parks clean, beautiful and awe inspiring!
Kay H., Missouri
Thank you, Park rangers.Thanks to all for your hard work and dedication!Read more
Thank you, Park rangers.Thanks to all for your hard work and dedication!
Cynthia K., Wisconsin
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