Shutdown Could Affect Your National Park Visit
The ongoing shutdown of the federal government impacts the DMV more than any other area of the United States. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers remain on furlough or now… Read More
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Two Parks Receive Grants to Upgrade Facilities
Two Montgomery County parks were awarded $1.5 million in grant funding by the National Park Service’s Land and Water Conservation Fund to help upgrade outdoor recreation. The Maryland-National Capital Parks… Read More
Dates for Cherry Blossoms Peak Bloom Announced
The National Park Service (NPS) announced Thursday that the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., are expected to reach their peak bloom from March 28 to 31. Trails & Views: Visitors… Read More
Black Bear Sightings in the County on the Rise
According to Jonathan Trudeau, the Game Mammal Section Director at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), black bears are native to Maryland and not just indigenous to our Western… Read More
Cherry Blossoms Reach Peak Bloom
DC’s iconic cherry blossoms are at peak bloom, the National Park Service announced Thursday afternoon. PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM!The blossoms are open… Read More
Cherry Blossoms Reach Stage 5
The Tidal Basin’s cherry blossom trees have reached stage five of six, according to the National Park Service (NPS). The blossoms are starting to show, NPS shared Saturday on Twitter.… Read More
Cherry Blossoms Reach Stage 4; Peak Bloom Still Several Days Away
The National Park Service (NPS) announced in a tweet Saturday that the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin have reached peduncle elongation or Stage 4 of the blooming process. Peak… Read More
Parte de Beach Drive Cerrada al Tráfico Vehicular Durante Todo el Año
Una franja de cinco millas de Beach Drive estará cerrada a los vehículos motorizados durante todo el año, anunció el Servicio de Parques Nacionales. Solo los peatones y ciclistas serán… Read More
Part of Beach Drive Now Closed to Motorized Traffic Year-Round
A five-mile strip of Beach Drive will be closed to motorized vehicles all year, the National Park Service announced Wednesday. Only pedestrians and cyclists will be welcome on Beach Drive… Read More
National Park Service Proposes Opening Beach Drive to Traffic Again
The National Park Service (NPS) proposed Monday to open the upper portion of Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park to motorized vehicles year-round except for the summertime. Under this proposal,… Read More
Washington Monument to Reopen July 14
After a six-month closure, the Washington Monument will reopen to visitors on Wednesday at 9 a.m. The monument will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5… Read More
‘Know Before You Go’: Officials Emphasize Safety After Two Hikers Rescued from Billy Goat Trail
Two adults were rescued by first responders on the Billy Goat Trail in Potomac on Thursday night. The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS) Swift Water units were alerted of… Read More