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Washington Monument Tours Suspended Through Inauguration Out Of Security Concerns

The National Park Service, which drew criticism from the mayor of Washington, D.C., for how it handled permits for last week's events that led to a riot on the U.S. Capitol, on Monday announced it was suspending tours of the Washington Monument and might implement additional security measures leading up to and after President-elect Biden's inauguration on January 20.

UPDATE | Coping With Coronavirus At Shenandoah National Park And National Mall And Memorial Parks

On Friday, March 20, a day when normally most people would be at work, Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park was teeming with cars. Although a growing list of parks have closed in the face of coronavirus concerns, some national parks, including two popular spots in the mid-Atlantic region—Shenandoah and the National Mall—remain open to park visitors.

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Being Drained For Repairs, Cleaning

The National Park Service has begun draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., so it can repair a broken water line that has affected the water quality of the pool this spring. While it is empty, the pool will also be cleaned. The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool should be refilled and operational again by the week of June 16.

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.