National Mall and Memorial Parks

The Locals Are Happy

The Reflecting Pool on the National Mall is back reflecting after roughly two years of repairs, and the locals -- birds, including this heron -- couldn't be happier now that they have a pool to wade in and get a drink.

Stephen R. Brown

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 3rd, 2012 12:04pm

Trust For the National Mall Looking For A Few (Dozen) Good Volunteers

It's difficult to miss them on the National Mall: They're dressed in yellow shirts and khaki pants or shorts, wear ball caps with the National Park Service and Trust for the National Mall logos, and heft backpacks filled with information and, if you're thirsty, water.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 30th, 2012 12:25pm

Reflecting Pool On National Mall Soon To Reflecting Once Again

Not quite two years after it was drained, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will soon be reflecting again.

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By NPT Staff - August 8th, 2012 3:00am

It's the Centennial Year for Washington D.C.'s Cherry Blossoms. Will the Blooms Cooperate?

This year marks the centennial for Washington, D.C.'s famous cherry trees, and that adds a little extra drama to the "big question" facing organizers of the National Cherry Blossom Festival every year: Will the trees bloom on the same schedule as the Festival events? The official "peak bloom" prediction for 2012 has now been released.

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By Jim Burnett - March 8th, 2012 8:15am

NPS Proposes Adding Five Bikeshare Stations on the National Mall

Are short-term bike rentals one solution for easing traffic congestion around the National Mall in Washington, D.C.? The NPS has proposed allowing five stations on NPS managed property for the growing Capital Bikeshare system, and is accepting public comments for the idea.

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By Jim Burnett - November 29th, 2011 3:00am

Visiting the National Mall? There's a New App for That

Navigation around the nation's capital has often been regarded as a bit challenging for tourists, but a new app developed by the National Park Service can make a visit to the National Mall a bit easier for smart phone users.

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By Jim Burnett - August 22nd, 2011 2:00am

National Park Mystery Plant 19 Revealed

Eight words in two odd sentences contained all the information you needed.

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By Bob Janiskee - April 21st, 2011 5:30am

Interior Department Releases Preferred Plan for National Mall

The nation's front yard, frayed, rutted, and overwhelmed by millions of feet and years of neglect, is going to be given a much-needed makeover if the Interior Department can figure out how to raise at least $650 million, and likely quite a bit more.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 25th, 2011 7:48pm

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Washington's Cherry Blossom Festival, the Video

Wondering why all the fuss over the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.? This short video from the 2009 festival helps explain the attraction.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 25th, 2011 7:48pm

Updated: Cherry Blossom Festival Underway in Washington, D.C. When Are the Peak Blooms Expected?

How did the unusually snowy winter in Washington, D.C. affect the timing of blooms on the city's famed cherry trees? The annual Cherry Blossom Festival is now underway, along with the guessing game about the period of peak blooms. What do the experts say about the best time to view the blossoms in 2010?

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By Jim Burnett - March 30th, 2010 8:39am

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