D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Wednesday that people may be stopped and questioned before entering the city's security perimeter that will be in place for days leading up to Inauguration Day.
DC National Guard stand outside the Capitol, Wednesday night, Jan. 6, 2021, after a day of rioting protesters. It’s been a stunning day as a number of lawmakers and then the mob of protesters tried to overturn America’s presidential election, . more > By Emily Zantow - The Washington Times - Monday, January 11, 2021
An almost palpable tension has gripped downtown Washington, where thousands of helmeted National Guard troops are patrolling some areas in the aftermath of the deadly assault last week on the U.S. Capitol.
The Washington Monument is closed through Jan. 24, and roads, parking and restrooms around the National Mall may close “if conditions warrant, to protect public safety and park resources,” the National Park Service said Monday.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday urged Americans not to come to the nation's capital for the 59th presidential inauguration on Jan. 20 after a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol last week.
Fee Free Days for National Park Sites Badlands National Park will waive its entrance fee on six days in 2021. The fee-free days are part of the Department of Interior’s commitment to increase access, promote recreational opportunities, improve visitor facilities and conserve natural and historical treasures in national parks for the benefit and enjoyment of the American people. The six entrance fee-free days for 2021 will be: Monday, January 18 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Saturday, April 17 – First Day of National Park Week Wednesday, August 4 – Great American Outdoors Act anniversary Wednesday, August 25 – National Park Service Birthday Saturday, September 25 – National Public Lands Day