Here are four places in and near the District where you can get in a scenic morning workout, then unwind with some good eats.

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A young black bear was spotted in DC's Brookland neighborhood, marking a trend of increased bear sightings in the area due to expanding habitats. Experts advise giving the bear space.

Pittsburgh area residents observed the northern lights due to a significant geomagnetic storm, causing colorful sky displays and some technological disruptions.

The Smithsonian's National Zoo in D.C. is set to welcome new giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, by year's end as part of a conservation agreement with China.

Arlington Public Schools will plant 100 trees on school grounds, thanks to the Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grant and a partnership with local forestry services, enhancing education and canopy coverage goals.

DDOT announces a plan to plant thousands of trees across the District, aiming to increase the tree canopy from 37% to 40% by 2032, and calls for community participation in the initiative.

The National Zoo euthanized Kamala, an elderly Asian elephant, due to her deteriorating health from osteoarthritis. Her passing was marked by allowing her herd to mourn.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

A $51.6 million gift from Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla will fund a new Arabian leopard habitat at the National Zoo, with construction slated for late summer 2026 and an opening targeted for 2029.

A DOI memo and the White House FY2027 budget push the Park Service toward 'visitor‑facing' roles while conservationists warn a roughly $736M cut could gut staffing and repairs.

Conservationists appealed to the Ninth Circuit after a judge cleared Ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge lithium project, saying it threatens Tiehm's buckwheat.

A bridge‑beam milestone at the Southeast Tennis & Learning Center moves the Ward 8 expansion closer to a late‑summer 2026 opening and USTA‑level junior events.

Thousands of honey bees clustered on the Renwick Gallery across from the White House Friday; beekeepers were called in to relocate the swarm.

Nearly 120 wildland firefighters say rescinding the Roadless Rule would invite more human starts and put crews in harm’s way.

A January Interior directive is prompting managers to roll back hunting limits at dozens of park units, from Cape Cod to Jean Lafitte, drawing cheers and warnings. Officials say safety closures remain but implementation is already underway.

After years of delays, Skyland Town Center in Southeast D.C. cut the ribbon on a nearly one‑acre community park that adds play space, seating and a multiuse plaza. City officials say public investment helped unlock the stalled redevelopment.

Copperhead snakes are surfacing earlier across the Washington, D.C. area; local rescues report dozens of encounters and offer safety tips and yard advice. Experts link the early activity to a variable spring.

A Germantown homeowner photographed a black bear drinking from a birdbath; neighbors nicknamed it “Yogi.” Maryland DNR urges residents to secure feeders and report sightings.