National Park Service
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Washington Monument video: Birds-eye view from the top of the monument
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It's a view you'll never see in-person! It's a little scary, but completely fascinating. Check out this repair-cam video of the National Monument and see what you think.
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National Park Service gets rid of trash cans at national parks along G.W. Parkway
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The "trash-free program" aims to reduce over 380 tons of solid waste every year from the G.W. Parkway. Part of the plan includes eliminating trash cans at 27 locations, including the park sites.
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Park Service hopes for early spring re-opening of Washington Monument
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Local residents have noticed how quickly scaffolding has been climbing up the monument in recent weeks. As of Tuesday, it had nearly reached the top.
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National Park Service gives venison to food bank
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The National Park Service donated the meat from a hunt in Rock Creek Park meant to control the white-tailed deer population.
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National Park Service says Memorial Bridge needs restoration
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Construction crews may shut down one of the area’s most popular bridges for restoration. But before they do, the National Park Service wants to hear from you.
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Sharpshooters kill 20 deer in Rock Creek Park
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Before last week's effort, there were roughly 200 deer in the 2.7-square-mile park - more than 70 per square mile. The goal is to reduce the population to no more than 20 per square mile.
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Park Service to begin killing Rock Creek Park deer
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The park service says it will begin killing deer Wednesday night. Sharpshooters will work in the overnight hours from late Wednesday through early Saturday morning.
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Residents petition National Park Service to stop using chemical spray in Rock Creek Park
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Signs are up in Rock Creek Park near the D.C-Maryland boundary, warning people to stay away because the area is being treated with chemicals to control an invasive plant species.
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National parks generate $1.37B in D.C. area, report says
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The National Park Service report released Tuesday is based on an analysis by Michigan State University. The report found there were 44.5 million visitors to national parks in the greater Washington area. Spending by visitors supported more than 17,000 jobs.
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Sequestration would cause significant cuts to National Park Service
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Among the agencies that could see significant budget cuts is the National Park Service. It is taking sequestration very seriously and says the public should be prepared for reduced hours and services, and reduced hours of operations at popular spots.
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Potomac River safety preached by National Park Service
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With the beginning of recreational boating, kayaking and hiking season arriving, the National Park Service is trying to spread the word about water safety on the Potomac River.
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National parks suspend mowing after deadly accident
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All mowing at national parks has been suspended following a maintenance worker's fatal fall while mowing an area in a North Carolina park.
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Canal Road lanes closed Friday night for safety net installation
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Two lanes of Canal Road near Arizona Avenue in Northwest Washington will be closed Friday night into Saturday morning to allow for the installation of a safety net, the National Park Service says.
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National Christmas Tree removed
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The National Park Service says the National Christmas Tree, planted near the White House a year ago, has died and is being removed.
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Michael Anthony Holden, Michael Deleno Christian charged in NPS PCP case
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A police report details an April 6 incident in which MPD officers caught two National Park Service employees in a garbage truck while using what they believe to be PCP.
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Washington D.C. Triathlon canceled after NPS denies permits
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The Washington D.C. Triathlon has been canceled after the National Park Service denied permits to run portions of the race on federally-owned land, event organizers say.
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Only on 7: Whistleblower in Dan Snyder scandal writes a book
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Only on ABC7: National Park Ranger Robert Danno says he paid the price for blowing the whistle about an incident involving Dan Snyder. So he wrote a book: Worth Fighting For (A Park Ranger's Unexpected Battle Against Federal Bureaucrats and Washington Redskins Owner Dan Snyder)
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Occupy D.C. camping: Is the camping ban the right call? (Poll)
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After more than four months, the National Park Service wants to put an end to camping at McPherson Square and Freedom Plaza. Is it the right decision? Take our poll.
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