-
National Park Service truck pulled from Potomac River after crash in Southwest DC
A National Park Service truck nearly crashed into the Potomac River in East Potomac Park.
-
National Park Service Truck pulled from Potomac River
A National Park Service truck crashed through a guardrail Wednesday evening causing the car to dangle over the Potomac River in Southwest D.C., officials said.
-
Yellowstone pleads with visitors to respect park's wildlife after several recent incidents
In the past month, officials at Yellowstone National Park have reported multiple animals being hit by cars and several incidents of humans interacting with animals that had unfortunate endings. They’ve since issued a plea to visitors with guidance about how to best avoid these situations.
-
National Park Service Approves Plan for Improved Tidal Basin Seawall
The National Park Service has announced a plan to improve the seawalls near the Tidal Basin and West Potomac Park, mitigating the floodwaters that inundate cherry trees, walkways and benches in the area.
-
Baby Bison Put to Death at Yellowstone After Man Picked It Up and Herd Rejected It
Yellowstone National Park staff killed a baby bison after a man picked it up, leading its herd to reject the animal.
-
Denali National Park Worker Killed After Triggering Avalanche, Officials Say
Responding rangers found an unoccupied truck parked about a mile away from the avalanche site. A ranger used a spotting scope to look for survivors in the avalanche debris.
-
Parks in the Dark: I-Team Finds Lights Out in National Parks, Depleted Work Force to Fix Them
As she strolled Constitution Gardens on a recent evening, the News4 I-Team found Sophia Johnson on a dimly lit path just after dark.
-
I-Team Finds Lights Out in National Parks
Some lights along the National Mall aren’t nearly as bright as they should be and the National Park Service doesn’t deny they have a problem getting them fixed. The News4 I-Team’s Ted Oberg reports.
-
Volunteers Clean Up National Parks
The National Mall is getting a refresh before the weekend, along with the other national parks.
-
Volunteers Make Efforts to Beautify National Mall
As National Park Week comes to a close, volunteers from the Pew Charitable Trusts are working to beautify the areas along the National Mall. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.
-
Metal Canisters Found in Soil at Fort Totten Park Raise Concerns
The National Park Service closed D.C.’s Fort Totten Park for hours Tuesday over concerns related to metal canisters found in the soil. News4’s Walter Morris reports.
-
Fort Totten Park Closed for Hours After Park Service Finds Metal Canisters
Fort Totten Park closed off for hours after a National Park Service (NPS) employee found two metal canisters on Tuesday afternoon.
-
Cherry Blossom Festival Brings Couples, Families to Tidal Basin
News4’s Solangi Sosa reports on the crowds brought out by the puffy white petals that came out just in time for the start of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
-
Families Turn Out for First Day of Cherry Blossom Festival
News4’s Solangi Sosa reports from the Tidal Basin.
-
Cherry Blossom Watch: Tidal Basin Cherry Trees Reach Stage 5
The cherry trees at the Tidal Basin have reached puffy white, stage five of their blooming cycle, the National Park Service (NPS) announced Saturday.
-
National Park Service Reopens Greenbelt Park
Hiking trails and picnic areas are open again at Greenbelt Park just off the Beltway and the B-W Parkway. The National Park Service has been working to restore access to the park since a severe windstorm in July. News4’s Darcy Spencer took a look at the improvements.
-
Don't ‘Push a Slower Friend Down' If You See a Bear, National Park Service Says
With spring on the horizon, the National Park Service is getting the word out on bear safety – in peculiar fashion that is.
-
National Park Service Reveals Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Prediction
March is here, and the cherry blossom watch is already on! The National Park Service revealed its peak bloom prediction on Wednesday: The cherry trees will reach the ultimate phase on March 22 to 25. The National Cherry Blossom Festival is set to run from March 20 to April 16 Storm Team4 forecasts peak bloom will occur March 15 to…
-
Check Out the Green Buds: National Mall Cherry Blossoms at 1st Bloom Stage
Green buds popped on many cherry trees around the Tidal Basin Thursday. It’s the earliest start of blossom watch in over a decade. News4’s Dominique Moody checks out the trees.
-
First Look: New Immersive Museum to Be Constructed at Lincoln Memorial
The undercroft of the Lincoln Memorial is going to be renovated and transformed into an immersive museum. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.