Washington, D.C. could soon get its own answer to New York City’s iconic High Line — but instead of transforming an abandoned railway, this project will turn old bridge infrastructure over the Anacostia R...
There is no shortage of fantastic hiking trails and natural spaces within proximity to the District; just about an hour or two in any direction will get you crisp, clean air, whether that be along the sho...
According to a new report released by the organization American Rivers, the Potomac has officially been named the #1 most endangered river in the nation. While the historic sewage spill that occurred...
A study published in March of 2025 found that the District had the world's fastest-growing rodent problem, suggesting D.C. was destined to be the rattiest city in the nation just when it was expecting one...
In honor of America's birthday this year, with the nation officially celebrating its 250th birthday, the U.S. Botanic Garden has opened a celebratory exhibit that displays the official flowers from all U....
Millions of years ago, the Otodus megalodon roamed the seas as the largest shark ever recorded, reaching lengths of roughly 80 feet with hundreds of teeth larger than the palm of your hand! Today, mill...
A shooting star is a rare sight in the city, where light pollution renders almost all the stars in the night sky invisible, but the great thing about Washington, D.C. is that you don't have to venture tha...
You don't have to be a horse fanatic to see the fun that comes with visiting an island where feral horses run wild! That's the charm of Maryland's Assateague Island! Located just a few miles from Oce...
There is no denying that the star of spring in the District and its surrounding areas is the cherry blossoms during peak bloom, but there’s another local bloom upon us that many say they prefer! These...
The wisteria vines around Washington, D.C. are one of the several iconic stages of spring in the District. First come those pretty pink petals of D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms, then the tuli...