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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.

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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No thank you is too small! We celebrate Park Heroes 24/7, 365 days a year.

Thank you, Park Ranger .Thank you so much for keeping the Tetons beautiful, clean and safe! My late husband, Brian, and I loved visiting there for many years. The...Read more

Thank you, Park Ranger .Thank you so much for keeping the Tetons beautiful, clean and safe! My late husband, Brian, and I loved visiting there for many years. The park holds special memories for me, and I plan to make more there soon!

Patricia W., North Carolina

Thank you, Rangers/Ambassadors.Thank you for keeping this park so safe, clean, and maintaining its beauty! You and the park are truly a national treasure. I’m honored...Read more

Thank you, Rangers/Ambassadors.Thank you for keeping this park so safe, clean, and maintaining its beauty! You and the park are truly a national treasure. I’m honored to have interacted with you!

Shelly M., Texas

Thank you, All Rangers.Thank you to all of the rangers at Big Bend who make it possible for us to explore this beautiful land and for keeping us safe. Thank you...Read more

Thank you, All Rangers.Thank you to all of the rangers at Big Bend who make it possible for us to explore this beautiful land and for keeping us safe. Thank you for helping to preserve and spread the beauty of this Texas treasure!

Melody S., Texas

Thank you, Park Ranger.Thank you to ALL park rangers for taking care of such a special thing. Our animals and lands. Read more

Thank you, Park Ranger.Thank you to ALL park rangers for taking care of such a special thing. Our animals and lands.

Carolyn A., Missouri

Thank you, All Park Rangers.Thank you so much for your enduring passion and commitment to protecting our national treasures so we can all enjoy them! We are grateful...Read more

Thank you, All Park Rangers.Thank you so much for your enduring passion and commitment to protecting our national treasures so we can all enjoy them! We are grateful for all the conservation work you to to preserve habitats and protect endangered species.

Rebekah C., Texas

Thank you, None.I had driven straight through for 12 hours from Chicago and upon pulling into Badlands NP I was greeted by the friendliest ranger and the...Read more

Thank you, None.I had driven straight through for 12 hours from Chicago and upon pulling into Badlands NP I was greeted by the friendliest ranger and the most beautiful views. I wasn’t even planning on coming through until the following day but I figured I’d do a quick drive through… 4.5 hrs later and 80 pictures later I finally exited at the Pinnacles Ranger station and was greeted by a herd of bison. I could not have been more pleased with the brutal landscape and magic that is the Badlands. Thank you!

Amanda B., Illinois

Thank you, All of them.You guys are awesome! Thanks for your relentless efforts securing the mountains for the next generation!Read more

Thank you, All of them.You guys are awesome! Thanks for your relentless efforts securing the mountains for the next generation!

Kathleen B., Texas

Thank you, All Park Rangers .Thank you so much for your service and sacrifice in protecting and caring for the parks. We see you, we appreciate you. You are loved and...Read more

Thank you, All Park Rangers .Thank you so much for your service and sacrifice in protecting and caring for the parks. We see you, we appreciate you. You are loved and supported. Thank you!

Elizabeth H., Minnesota

Thank you, Ranger.Thank you for your ongoing efforts to protect and share the park. I truly hope it can be preserved intact for many future generations...Read more

Thank you, Ranger.Thank you for your ongoing efforts to protect and share the park. I truly hope it can be preserved intact for many future generations. Because of your commitment, there is hope.

Cherie H., Florida

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