# @nationalparkservice on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DMxY1jyOt4x
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/32896220-nationalparkservice-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-07-31T12:11:14.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** National Park Service (@nationalparkservice) — https://gondola.cc/nationalparkservice

## Caption

“If a trail is to be blazed, it is ‘send a ranger.’ If an animal is floundering in the snow, a ranger is sent to pull him out; if a bear is in the hotel, if a fire threatens a forest, if someone is to be saved, it is ‘send a ranger…” - Stephen T. Mather, first Director of the National Park Service

#WorldRangerDay honors rangers around the world who work to preserve and protect important natural and cultural places. It’s also a day to remember and commemorate those who have lost their lives serving on the front line protecting the environment around them. Rangers work in varying positions with some being faced with difficult and dangerous tasks. They are key protectors of parks and conservation. This is done through law enforcement, environmental education, community relations, fighting fires, conducting search and rescues, research, interpretation, and in many other ways.

If you’re in a park today, say hi to a ranger! 

Image 1: Graphic of a ranger in silhouette with various park and nature elements. 
Image 2: A park ranger wearing flat hat with trees, rocks, and water in the background.
Image 3: A ranger gives a talk to visitors.
Image 4: Closeup of NPS patch and law enforcement badge. 
Image 5: A ranger handing out a park unigrid from entrance station. 
Image 6: A ranger looking toward Old Faithful geyser and visitors. 
Image 7: A ranger with K9 Ranger. 
Image 8: Search and rescue responders hanging from helicopter 
Image 9: Mowing grounds in front of Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| National Park Service | @nationalparkservice | https://gondola.cc/nationalparkservice | Government Organization |

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