It is one of America’s most majestic and recognizable landmarks, having beckoned Teddy Roosevelt, Ansel Adams and, more recently, protesters. From the granite walls of El Capitan in California’s Yosemite National Park, demonstrators have draped large flags and banners several times in the past year in protest of a number of issues, including the Israel-Hamas…
First Lady Melania Trump again invited the public to partake in viewing the White House gardens in bloom this April. Even with overcast skies and the possibility of spring showers, many Americans were on hand early Sunday morning to participate in the annual Spring Garden Tour. The traditional event had initially been scheduled on both…
President Donald Trump has announced plans to chop down a historic Southern Magnolia tree, which is nearly two centuries old and is said to have been planted by former President Andrew Jackson. The southern magnolia stands near the curved portico on the south side of the White House, a ceremonial site for welcoming foreign leaders…
Questions linger over what this year’s layoffs and ranger protests at the National Park Service will mean for travelers, who made a record 331 million visits to park properties last year. Adding to the confusion is the federal court ruling on Thursday that the firings were done unlawfully and agencies must rehire their cut workers….