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Watch National Park Service reveal cherry blossom peak bloom prediction
“Determining the dates for peak bloom is one of the great puzzles in the nation’s capital,” said Jeff Reinbold, the NPS’ superintendent of the National Mall and Memorial Parks.
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National Park Service reveals 2024 cherry blossom peak bloom prediction
The National Park Service shares when the cherry trees around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., may hit peak bloom.
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Storm Team4 reveals cherry blossom peak bloom prediction
Cherry blossom season is just about here! Storm Team4 Meteorologist Doug Kammerer has a prediction for when the cherished trees will reach peak bloom.
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Lincoln Memorial vandalized with red paint and ‘Free Palestine' message
The vandalism was discovered Wednesday morning, police said. Officers cordoned off the area, and crews from the National Park Service (NPS) are working to remove the paint from the stone.
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Lincoln Memorial Vandalized, crews clean up paint
Cleanup was underway at the Lincoln Memorial after U.S. Park Police said someone spray-painted the monument with red paint.
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A government shutdown may close national parks, but some states plan to pay to keep them open
Arizona and Utah will keep the iconic national parks in those states open if a federal government shutdown cuts off funding nationwide.
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National Park Service announces $112 million project to repair seawall around the Tidal Basin
Together with a new contractor, the National Park Service plans to anchor the wall to the bedrock in the ground to make it more stable.
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NPS awards contract to fix Tidal Basin seawall
The National Park Service announced a major plan to repair the Tidal Basin seawall and help keep the cherry trees safe. News4’s Aimee Cho explains the plan.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Volunteers Clean Up National Parks
The National Mall is getting a refresh before the weekend, along with the other national parks.
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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.
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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.
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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.