Washington’s National Mall turf restoration closes sections through January
The National Park Service has fenced turf and tree panels between 3rd and 14th streets, with two more panels scheduled to close September 16.
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NPS Finds Trump Arch Would Harm Some Historic Views
A revised NPS assessment finds Trump’s proposed Washington arch would adversely affect some historic properties and views, but does not stop construction.
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AP: Park maintenance projects sidelined for Freedom 250 priorities
AP reports that about 1,500 approved park projects may miss contracts by Sept. 30 as White House-linked Freedom 250 work receives priority.
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National-park fee rules put tour operators on the hook
A $100 nonresident fee applies at 11 major parks, requiring tour operators to count passengers, manage named passes and prepay charges before arrival.
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Grand Canyon Historic-Property Comment Deadline Is Aug. 15
Public comments close Aug. 15 on a draft Grand Canyon agreement that would guide historic-property review during future fire-management work.
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National Park Service fee-free day is August 25. What visitors need to know
Entrance fees will be waived for eligible visitors on August 25, but reservations, parking, camping and crowd controls may still affect park access.
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Interior announces more than $461 million for parks, trails and outdoor recreation nationwide
The Land and Water Conservation Fund distribution includes more than $327 million in formula grants and $134 million in competitive grants for projects across all 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.
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National Park Service extends Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool closure through August 10
Temporary public-access restrictions around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and nearby walkways will remain in place through August 10, the National Park Service said.
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National Park Week set for Aug. 22–30 with nationwide entrance-fee waiver on Aug. 25
The National Park Service will observe National Park Week from Aug. 22–30, 2026, with entrance fees waived for U.S. citizens and residents on Aug. 25.
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National Park Service sets Aug. 25 fee-free day during National Park Week
The National Park Service will waive entrance fees for U.S. citizens and residents on Aug. 25, 2026, during a week of nationwide programming marking the agency’s 110th birthday.
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National Park Week Set for Aug. 22-30, With Free Entry on Aug. 25
The National Park Service says entrance fees will be waived for U.S. citizens and residents on Aug. 25, 2026, during National Park Week.
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New President’s House exhibit tests who controls public history
A replacement exhibit in Philadelphia keeps slavery in view but changes its emphasis, raising questions about federal authority over historic interpretation.
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NPS Sets Aug. 25 as Fee-Free Park Day for 110th Birthday
U.S. citizens and permanent residents can avoid entrance fees at participating NPS sites on Aug. 25, but reservations and other costs may still apply.
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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool closure extended through Aug. 10
The National Park Service extended the Reflecting Pool closure through Aug. 10, but some surrounding areas may reopen sooner as equipment is removed.
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Former Olympian indicted as Congress keeps pressing Reflecting Pool questions
United States Evening White House and Congress Update – Senate Democrats want answers on cost, no-bid work, and repair failures as the White House blames vandals.