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National Park Week offers cure to pandemic-era cabin fever
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'Maybe invest in a tent' | Wedding planner shares advice for dealing with massive cicada emergence
Ahead of a massive cicada emergence expected in a few weeks, a wedding planner spoke to WUSA9 on Wednesday about how couples can prepare to deal with the noise.
Environment
Part of Appalachian Trail still closed for power line work
Officials said a portion of the Appalachian Trail in VA is still closed to continue getting repairs on a downed power line. Work is expected to be done by April 9.
Coronavirus
Hikers being asked to postpone full-length hiking plans on Appalachian Trail because of COVID-19
"Going through these small towns and spreading COVID-19 could greatly impact hospital systems."
Outdoors
Bowhunters, New York State needs your help
The state Department of Environmental Conservation's Bureau of Wildlife is looking for bowhunters to take part in its Sighting Log program.
Outdoors
Virginia parks are seeing a rise in popularity - and damage
Virginia’s state parks have experienced a surge in visitors during the coronavirus pandemic. There's also been a huge uptick in people drinking there.
Coronavirus
DC pools and spray pads will remain closed for the rest of the summer
Mayor Bowser announced her decision to keep pools closed citing health precautions as the District continues to manage coronavirus cases in the region.
Coronavirus
DC nonprofit provides volunteer opportunities to prevent pollution
Advocates for Clean and Clear Waterways is giving the community a safe way to give back during the pandemic.
Virginia
Endangered Cape Charles nature preserve closing for repairs
Some visitors had jumped off the boardwalk and gone through restricted areas, such as a coastal maritime forest and across eroding dunes.
Outdoors
Here's how the Great American Outdoors Act could benefit DC
Lawmakers passed the Great American Outdoors Act which will help reduce a $12 billion maintenance backlog with the National Park Service.
History
Discovering Virginia: A look at the Great Dismal Swamp
The Great Dismal Swamp is a National Wildlife Refuge. Archaeologists discovered that it was also once a secret community for people escaping slavery.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Should you wear masks when exercising outside?
There's no hard and fast rule. Our Verify team found that from a public health standpoint, the answer changes on a case-by-case basis.
Outdoors
'Maybe invest in a tent' | Wedding planner shares advice for dealing with massive cicada emergence
Ahead of a massive cicada emergence expected in a few weeks, a wedding planner spoke to WUSA9 on Wednesday about how couples can prepare to deal with the noise.
Environment
Part of Appalachian Trail still closed for power line work
Officials said a portion of the Appalachian Trail in VA is still closed to continue getting repairs on a downed power line. Work is expected to be done by April 9.
Coronavirus
Hikers being asked to postpone full-length hiking plans on Appalachian Trail because of COVID-19
"Going through these small towns and spreading COVID-19 could greatly impact hospital systems."
Outdoors
Bowhunters, New York State needs your help
The state Department of Environmental Conservation's Bureau of Wildlife is looking for bowhunters to take part in its Sighting Log program.
Outdoors
Virginia parks are seeing a rise in popularity - and damage
Virginia’s state parks have experienced a surge in visitors during the coronavirus pandemic. There's also been a huge uptick in people drinking there.
Coronavirus
DC pools and spray pads will remain closed for the rest of the summer
Mayor Bowser announced her decision to keep pools closed citing health precautions as the District continues to manage coronavirus cases in the region.
Coronavirus
DC nonprofit provides volunteer opportunities to prevent pollution
Advocates for Clean and Clear Waterways is giving the community a safe way to give back during the pandemic.
Virginia
Endangered Cape Charles nature preserve closing for repairs
Some visitors had jumped off the boardwalk and gone through restricted areas, such as a coastal maritime forest and across eroding dunes.
Outdoors
Here's how the Great American Outdoors Act could benefit DC
Lawmakers passed the Great American Outdoors Act which will help reduce a $12 billion maintenance backlog with the National Park Service.
History
Discovering Virginia: A look at the Great Dismal Swamp
The Great Dismal Swamp is a National Wildlife Refuge. Archaeologists discovered that it was also once a secret community for people escaping slavery.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Should you wear masks when exercising outside?
There's no hard and fast rule. Our Verify team found that from a public health standpoint, the answer changes on a case-by-case basis.
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