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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, All Park Rangers and Staff.Thank you for all you do to help preserve and protect our park. The Big Cypress National Preserve is such an important part of Florida’s...Read more

Thank you, All Park Rangers and Staff.Thank you for all you do to help preserve and protect our park. The Big Cypress National Preserve is such an important part of Florida’s history and it’s vital habitat to more than 100 threatened and endangered species, including plants and animals found nowhere else on earth. With your help, this beautiful part of Florida can continue to be preserved. Not only do I thank you, but so do all the creatures and plants that call the preserve home.

Paige H., Florida

Thank you, David .Thank you very for all. God bless you. You all so awesome people. Thank you for protecting this beautiful area.Read more

Thank you, David .Thank you very for all. God bless you. You all so awesome people. Thank you for protecting this beautiful area.

jarunun b., Texas

Thank you, All rangers.I love next to the petroglyphs, my dad was a city ranger when it was a city park, we are so blessed to have such beauty and history right...Read more

Thank you, All rangers.I love next to the petroglyphs, my dad was a city ranger when it was a city park, we are so blessed to have such beauty and history right in the middle of our city. Thank you for protecting it.

A P., New Mexico

Thank you, All who serve.Public lands make us different than almost all countries in the world. They show us who we were and who we are. I'm so thankful for...Read more

Thank you, All who serve.Public lands make us different than almost all countries in the world. They show us who we were and who we are. I'm so thankful for those care for those who seek the beauty of nature and for those who care for that nature.

Alissa s., New Mexico

Thank you, Everyone.Thank you to each and everyone of you, who take care of our parks, the animals and the visitors!Read more

Thank you, Everyone.Thank you to each and everyone of you, who take care of our parks, the animals and the visitors!

Sonia C., North Carolina

Thank you, All park staff.I have always enjoyed hiking and our parks offer a platform for my one simple joy. I appreciate what all of you do, seen and not, to keep...Read more

Thank you, All park staff.I have always enjoyed hiking and our parks offer a platform for my one simple joy. I appreciate what all of you do, seen and not, to keep our parks running.

Tammy Y., Illinois

Thank you, Mr. Park Ranger.I drove across the Country w/ my sister, the summer of 1974. We stopped at Yellowstone for the geyser! Stayed in the Grand Teton's...Read more

Thank you, Mr. Park Ranger.I drove across the Country w/ my sister, the summer of 1974. We stopped at Yellowstone for the geyser! Stayed in the Grand Teton's rustic cabin. It was great! In my opinion, all in America need to visit a National Park. (or two!)

carol k., Pennsylvania

Thank you, Kate Staton .Thanks Kate for choosing a path to make the world a better place! I know how hard you worked this summer on trail crew at crater to make...Read more

Thank you, Kate Staton .Thanks Kate for choosing a path to make the world a better place! I know how hard you worked this summer on trail crew at crater to make it a safer and more accessible space for guests. I loved seeing you interact with guests to share your incredible knowledge about the park and passion for what you do. I am proud of you for choosing to winter over to serve and protect those who want to access the backcountry in the snowy winter conditions. Now more than ever, our national parks need young adults like you who choose to dedicate their careers and lives to protecting these beautiful and endangered places. Stay hydrated even when it’s freezing outside, wear warm dry socks, make good choices and call your mom!

Jennifer S., Virginia

Thank you, Everyone.Thank you all for being such great role models for my four nature-loving kids. My oldest is very passionate about the environment and is...Read more

Thank you, Everyone.Thank you all for being such great role models for my four nature-loving kids. My oldest is very passionate about the environment and is working on her post-high school plans to pursue a career in a related field. This all stems directly from her personal experience and interactions with people like you. Thank you!

Sarah L., Ohio

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