Crews excavated a stretch of the National Mall near the Smithsonian to repair a sinkhole; the National Park Service says repairs should wrap up by the end of April.

NPS will fence off Meridian Hill’s upper lawn starting March 23 for fountain and turf repairs, and neighbors have launched a petition and lawn party to push back. Organizers want phased access and clearer timelines from park managers.

Japan is donating 250 cherry trees to Washington this spring to mark the U.S.'s 250th and to replace trees removed during Tidal Basin seawall repairs.

BLM seeks to revise western Oregon plans to expand logging on roughly 2.5 million acres; public comments close March 23, 2026.

Neighbors in Northwest D.C. say a mysterious substance was dumped into Rock Creek and posted video. Authorities have not publicly identified the material yet.

The National Park Service says Arches will not require timed-entry reservations in 2026, but warned busy trailheads and parking may still fill. Park staff will use on-the-ground traffic measures.

Photos released by the Department of the Interior show stone walls, foundations and sculptures rising at the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial on the National Mall. The site is slated to open in 2026.

Smithsonian museums and National Zoo closed due to federal government shutdown, despite extended operations. Federal employees face layoffs; VP Vance attributes issues to Democrats.

Georgetown University will expand public waterfront access along the Potomac, facilitating non-motorized boating and a new university boathouse, through an agreement with D.C. and the National Park Service.

Secretary Doug Burgum visited Mammoth Cave National Park to highlight its importance and discuss accessibility and visitor experience improvements with park officials.

The Interior Department has issued a 10-year lease to Williams Transco for a station at Floyd Bennett Field, pivoting the site back to energy use after a stint as a migrant shelter.

Pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao enjoyed the first significant snowfall at the Smithsonian National Zoo, while the weather caused Smithsonian closures and traffic issues.

Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao at the National Zoo enjoyed their first snowfall, playing with enrichment toys before their public debut on January 24, 2025.