Association of National Park Rangers

We bring together ALL park professionals — maintenance, administration, law enforcement, interpretation, and all rangers. ANPR believes we are stronger together.

Association of National Park Rangers

We bring together ALL park professionals — maintenance, administration, law enforcement, interpretation, and all rangers. ANPR believes we are stronger together.

Association of National Park Rangers

We bring together ALL park professionals — maintenance, administration, law enforcement, interpretation, and all rangers. ANPR believes we are stronger together.

Association of National Park Rangers

We bring together ALL park professionals — maintenance, administration, law enforcement, interpretation, and all rangers. ANPR believes we are stronger together.

Association of National Park Rangers

We bring together ALL park professionals — maintenance, administration, law enforcement, interpretation, and all rangers. ANPR believes we are stronger together.

Association of National Park Rangers

We bring together ALL park professionals — maintenance, administration, law enforcement, interpretation, and all rangers. ANPR believes we are stronger together.

Upcoming News/Events

Disaster relief available to ANPR members for wildfire relief

Relief fund intended for members affected by any number of natural disasters

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Strategic planning brainstorming session canceled

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Ranger Rendezvous 47 lodging and presenter info

Ranger Rendezvous is heading to Rapid City, S.D.! 

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Disaster Relief fund can help members affected by hurricanes and flooding

Donate to ANPR's Natural Disaster Assistance Fund to help those affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton

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News Releases

Wall Street Journal talks with ANPR about hiring freeze

10 Feb 2025

Article titled, "How Trump’s Hiring Freeze Could Affect Your Trip to a National Park" Halt hits seasonal workers at parks, where staff shortages can mean fewer visitor programs, neglected bathrooms and closed trails

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Federal hiring freeze could block seasonal staffing

05 Feb 2025

Bellingham Herald reporter Daniel Schrager talks to ANPR about the possible effects of Trump's federal hiring freeze

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Rangers are conservation professionals who do all kinds of jobs to keep parks welcoming, healthy, and safe. On construction sites and trails, in visitor centers and research labs, on patrol and behind the scenes in parks across the United States, Rangers work every day to protect America’s best idea.

Learn more about their work and how you can build a career protecting parks.

Park professionals from every division and discipline join ANPR for camaraderie and opportunities to network with peers from across the United States. Whether you are a Ranger today or are a Ranger at heart, join us in supporting the important work of National Park Service staff.

From Jackson Hole to Bar Harbor, our annual rendezvous is where rangers meet rangers from across the United States.

Whether you want to see old friends or meet a professional peer, Ranger Rendezvous is the best place to discuss the state of the park profession and develop relationships in our national park community.

Mission

The Association of National Park Rangers is an organization created to communicate for, about, and with National Park Service employees of all disciplines; to promote and enhance the professions, spirit, and mission of National Park Service employees; to support management and the perpetuation of the National Park Service and the National Park System; and to provide a forum for professional enrichment.

Supporters

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Thanks to our sponsors who support our mentorship program, Ranger magazine, and training at Ranger Rendezvous.