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, To ALL.I wanted to thank ALL of the rangers and volunteers who have come out and checked my well being during all of my stays in Big Bend...Read more
Thank you, To ALL.I wanted to thank ALL of the rangers and volunteers who have come out and checked my well being during all of my stays in Big Bend. Listening to my bear sighting story was probably more than they wanted to hear, ha. But knowing everyone is there is a relief and peace of mind.
Thank you SO MUCH!
Robert W., Texas
Thank you, Everyone .Thank you for all you do to help preserve and protect this planet and its wildlife!!Read more
Thank you, Everyone .Thank you for all you do to help preserve and protect this planet and its wildlife!!
Diane K., Pennsylvania
Thank you, All Ambassadors.Our National Parks are awesome. Our Park Ambassadors make them even more awesome.Read more
Thank you, All Ambassadors.Our National Parks are awesome. Our Park Ambassadors make them even more awesome.
Tom B., North Carolina
Thank you, Park Rangers.I took disabled wife with advanced Parkinson’s to a “dark night” event a few years ago to observe and learn about stars, constellations,...Read more
Thank you, Park Rangers.I took disabled wife with advanced Parkinson’s to a “dark night” event a few years ago to observe and learn about stars, constellations, and planets through telescopes staffed by park rangers who were so compassionate and caring regarding her disability, making her feel welcomed and included. She has since passed away but this experience was a highlight for her.
Thank you park rangers for your kindness!
Michael W Riley
Michael R., Florida
Thank you, In general to parks employees.Thank you.
I started going to parks as a child with family. Not much in my life has been stable or certain and in these times saying the...Read more
Thank you, In general to parks employees.Thank you.
I started going to parks as a child with family. Not much in my life has been stable or certain and in these times saying the parks have been a stable thing in my life even feels a bit shaky due to our political system. However, National and public parks have been my saving Grace in life. A place to escape and connect with nature. Thank you for your part in maintaining them, for myself and people like me and for our entire ecosystem.
Amber C., Tennessee
Thank you, Yosemite Park Rangers.Ever since I was 16, (now 73) our family camped, hiked, swam, rock -hopped in the rivers, and spent quality time around our campfires, off...Read more
Thank you, Yosemite Park Rangers.Ever since I was 16, (now 73) our family camped, hiked, swam, rock -hopped in the rivers, and spent quality time around our campfires, off and on for the last 5+ decades. I remember vividly the Ranger talks in different parts of the Park: at the bridge just downstream from Vernal Falls, at the bottom of Yosemite Falls, and at the spectacular overlook of Glacier Point and Tunnel View. It would not have the same experience at all without the Ranger-guided walks and the mesmerizing talks everyday, everywhere!! Thanks again for all that you continue to do for the natural beauty of the Park, the visitors, the animals and for sharing your love with all of us!! God bless you, Sr. Anna Marie
Sister Anna Marie V., Oregon
Thank you, All the National Park Ambassadors .Thank you for all you do for our wonderful parks! You are the good guys!Read more
Thank you, All the National Park Ambassadors .Thank you for all you do for our wonderful parks! You are the good guys!
Kristy L., Illinois
Thank you, All Park Ambassadors.To all Park Ambassadors at all National Parks; please know that you are appreciated! Your love for the park you're located at is...Read more
Thank you, All Park Ambassadors.To all Park Ambassadors at all National Parks; please know that you are appreciated! Your love for the park you're located at is contagious, and I'm grateful to all of you (especially, when you work in a remote location).
Aliaa A., Arizona
Thank you, Park Ambassador.I just wanted to say thanks for being such a great ambassador for Shenandoah National Park. Your friendly smile and helpful tips made my...Read more
Thank you, Park Ambassador.I just wanted to say thanks for being such a great ambassador for Shenandoah National Park. Your friendly smile and helpful tips made my visit even more enjoyable. I'll be sure to come back and visit again soon.
Jerry W., Colorado
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