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DC cherry trees damaged during Thursday’s storms
Several trees, including D.C.’s famous cherry trees, were either damaged or knocked over near the National Mall Thursday, although there probably won’t be a full assessment until sometime Friday.
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Leaning tree of DC: Park service lifts toppled Washington Monument mulberry tree
A mulberry tree on the grounds of the Washington Monument in D.C. that toppled due to saturated ground from heavy rain was raised by the National Park Service. But not by much.
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Rescue plan for toppled Washington Monument tree to be chosen next week
The National Park Service is still deciding how to save a white mulberry tree near the Washington Monument that uprooted last weekend after heavy rains. The tree is believed to be more than 100 years old.
1 week ago -
Historic mulberry tree falls on grounds of Washington Monument
The tree predates the nearby Washington Monument.
2 weeks ago -
Northbound GW Parkway to remain closed at least through Tuesday morning
The northbound George Washington Parkway will remain closed at least through the end of Tuesday morning’s rush hour, the National Park Service said Monday.
2 weeks ago -
Northbound GW Parkway to remain closed for several days while sinkhole repair continues
Both northbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway from Virginia 123, Chain Bridge Road, to Interstate 495 will remain closed Sunday. The National Park Service hopes to have at least one northbound lane open in time for the Monday evening rush hour, weather dependent.
2 weeks ago -
10-foot deep sinkhole closes NB GW Parkway for next several days
The National Park Service is working to evaluate the situation and repair the sinkhole as soon as possible. The southbound lanes are not impacted by the closure.
2 weeks ago -
Va. congressman urges accelerated study of ‘dangerous’ GW Parkway
The National Park Service traffic safety study is expected to begin gathering input from community members to address safety concerns along the southern end of the George Washington Parkway, just south of the Capital Beltway, this summer. But one congressman wants it done faster.
4 weeks ago -
National Park Week wraps up with plea for more funding
Some of the most scenic parts of D.C. like the Tidal Basin and the Jefferson Memorial are also some of the spots needing repairs and maintenance. And what’s happening there isn’t unique to the national parks scattered around the rest of the country.
4 weeks ago -
Blank slate: Park Service seeks public input for future of Claude Moore farm
The National Park Service is soliciting public input for future use of 69 acres of parkland inside the Capital Beltway, on the site of a former pre-Revolutionary War living history tenant farm.
1 month ago -
Missing: Va. Tech ‘teaching’ drones to help in search and rescue missions
With a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation, a group of Virginia Tech researchers hope to harness the power of unmanned aerial robots, or drones, to assist human searchers.
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National Park Week kicks off with free entry on Saturday
The National Park Service is celebrating National Park Week, and it begins with free entry on Saturday. Not all national parks charge an entry fee, but for those that do, the fees will be waived Saturday.
1 month ago -
Washington Monument to reopen in August
The National Park Service announced Monday that the monument will reopen after the rebuilding and modernization of the elevator, which broke down repeatedly in the months leading up to the August 2016 closure, as well as the building of a new visitor screening facility.
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Changes along Rock Creek Parkway planned to make things safer
Significant safety changes have been approved for several spots along Rock Creek Parkway, including near the Kennedy Center and Memorial Bridge, where it can be tough for fast-moving cars to see people walking or biking.
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Park service unveils upgrades for C&O Canal in Georgetown
The C&O Canal in Georgetown is one step closer to getting a massive upgrade.
2 months ago
