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Arlington Memorial Bridge Scheduled To Close To All Traffic September 14-17

Weather permitting, all six lanes and both sidewalks of Arlington Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C., will be closed from 7 p.m. on Friday, September 14, to 5 a.m. on Monday, September 17. Boaters in the Potomac River should approach the bridge with caution and avoid the area near its center span. Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians will need to use alternative routes to cross the Potomac River.

President's Budget, Infrastructure Plan Carry "Poison Pills" For National Parks, Public Lands

President Trump's long-awaited infrastructure plan and FY19 budget proposal carry few dollars for the National Park System's $11.6 billion maintenance backlog and significant "poison pills" that could lead to environmental harm across the country, according to park and environment advocates.

Op-Ed| Addressing The Backlog With New Backbone: History And The National Park Service Centennial

The National Park Service reminds me of a proud old ship sailing confidently across the North Atlantic. The captain is beaming and the passengers seem contented, at least, those traveling first class on the upper decks. It’s below decks that the problems lurk. The crew is perhaps too easy going, believing the ship will always reach New York. However, the engines are old, the iron plating is thin, and the rivets are working loose.

The Essential RVing Guide

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

The National Parks RVing Guide, aka the Essential RVing Guide To The National Parks, is the definitive guide for RVers seeking information on campgrounds in the National Park System where they can park their rigs. It's available for free for both iPhones and Android models.

This app is packed with RVing specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 parks.

You'll also find stories about RVing in the parks, some tips if you've just recently turned into an RVer, and some planning suggestions. A bonus that wasn't in the previous eBook or PDF versions of this guide are feeds of Traveler content: you'll find our latest stories as well as our most recent podcasts just a click away.

So whether you have an iPhone or an Android, download this app and start exploring the campgrounds in the National Park System where you can park your rig.