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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Thank you, Any Team Member.As members of The 1916 Society and lifelong national park enthusiasts, I want to sincerely thank you for your hard work and dedication in...Read more
Thank you, Any Team Member.As members of The 1916 Society and lifelong national park enthusiasts, I want to sincerely thank you for your hard work and dedication in maintaining our most beloved park. We are avid senior hikers and visit twice a year from Florida. GSMNP has become very dear to us through the years and we appreciate you.
Darcy G., Florida
Thank you, Park rangers and naturalists .Thank you so much! We had a great experience in Acadia in October. Read more
Thank you, Park rangers and naturalists .Thank you so much! We had a great experience in Acadia in October.
Tom Q., Colorado
Thank you, Conservationists.Thank you for all you do to help protect wildlife and wild places! ❤️Read more
Thank you, Conservationists.Thank you for all you do to help protect wildlife and wild places! ❤️
REBECCA S., Louisiana
Thank you, Juan .In about 2016 my friends and I traveled to Big Bend and crossed into Mexico across the Rio Grande. Juan was very helpful and made sure our...Read more
Thank you, Juan .In about 2016 my friends and I traveled to Big Bend and crossed into Mexico across the Rio Grande. Juan was very helpful and made sure our passports were up to date so we could reenter the US. He was very informative and helpful. Thanks to all park rangers!
Nancy J., Missouri
Thank you, ALL PARK RANGERS.MY BOYFRIEND AND I HAVE BEEN VISITING AND CAMPING AT THE PARKS FOR THE PAST 16 YEARS. EVERY RANGER AT EVERY PARK WE HAVE VISITED HAS ALWAYS...Read more
Thank you, ALL PARK RANGERS.MY BOYFRIEND AND I HAVE BEEN VISITING AND CAMPING AT THE PARKS FOR THE PAST 16 YEARS. EVERY RANGER AT EVERY PARK WE HAVE VISITED HAS ALWAYS BEEN FRIENDLY, HELPFUL AND FULL OF KNOWLEDGE! THEY PATIENTLY ANSWER OUR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PARK AND PROVIDE INFO ON WHAT TO DO AT THEIR PARK. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO. YOU ALL MAKE VISITING THE PARKS A REALLY SPECIAL EXPERIENCE! ❤
MAGGIE T., California
Thank you, Retired USCG Volunteers American Camp.We enjoyed your enthusiastic welcome at the American Camp VC and appreciate you for continuing to serve our wonderful nation post-Coastie...Read more
Thank you, Retired USCG Volunteers American Camp.We enjoyed your enthusiastic welcome at the American Camp VC and appreciate you for continuing to serve our wonderful nation post-Coastie. Thank you for both of those roles. The whistle guy.
Steve S., California
Thank you, Thank you Max.We are with you! 💪🏼Read more
Thank you, Thank you Max.We are with you! 💪🏼
Hoppner S.
Thank you, Ms Park Ranger.Our National ( and State) Parks are among the wonders of the world. We must treasure them. Thank you to all who work to protect and sustain...Read more
Thank you, Ms Park Ranger.Our National ( and State) Parks are among the wonders of the world. We must treasure them. Thank you to all who work to protect and sustain them
Monica B., Pennsylvania
Thank you, Park Ambassadors.Thank you all! Read more
Thank you, Park Ambassadors.Thank you all!
jd m., California
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