Ranger Stories

National park staff are the heartbeat of our parks – safeguarding our lands, preserving our history and building community.

Tell us how Park Rangers and staff shaped your most memorable park experiences.

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  • Greetings from Mount Rainier National Park

    I've been looking at Mount Rainier, up close and far away for more than 40 years. It is easy for a park as beautiful and easily accessible as Mount Rainier to be loved to death. I appreciate everything that the rangers on the mountain do to keep this iconic part…

  • Greetings from Rocky Mountain National Park

    I don’t have a specific story or ranger but am extremely grateful to all park rangers and staff.

  • Greetings from Big Bend National Park

    Visited this park last month… life changing quite literally. This land is truly enchanting and feels sacred. Thank you all for the work you do here.

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