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• RT by @NatlParkService: While visiting #WashingtonDC for his 100th birthday, World War II veteran Joe Lenze stopped by the World War II Memorial yesterday. Mr. Lenze served in General Patton's Third Army from 1944 to 1946, as the Allies pushed into Germany and ended the war in Europe. At the memorial, Mr. Lenze and his family were given a special tour by volunteer George Kerestes, and a group of schoolkids spontaneously came up to shake his hand and thank him for his service.
  Posted at: 4/24/2026, 7:07:40 PM
• The first five days after the weekend are often the hardest...
  Posted at: 4/13/2026, 12:37:52 PM
• R to @NatlParkService: You got this. In case you were wondering, a typical day for a prairie dog starts at dawn when they emerge from their burrows to forage for food. They’ll spend the morning searching for grasses, seeds, and roots, constantly keeping an eye out for predators. After a busy morning, prairie dogs may spend a good portion of the day maintaining their burrows and socializing with members of their colony. They communicate through a series of barks and chirps to alert each other of potential dangers or to coordinate activities like a much-needed happy hour.
  Posted at: 4/13/2026, 12:37:52 PM
• R to @NatlParkService: Not only did the students advance critical maintenance needs here at the park, but they also gained valuable, real-world experience in historic preservation techniques. We appreciate their time, skill, and commitment to help preserve the Gettysburg battlefield for future generations.
  Posted at: 4/7/2026, 3:03:13 PM
• Park staff at @GettysburgNMP recently welcomed students from Williamson College of the Trades, who supported preservation efforts at the Devil’s Den parking lot through hands-on stonework rehabilitation. Their work included correcting existing damage, stabilization, capstone setting and repointing. These improvements contribute to the long-term stability and preservation of this nationally significant cultural landscape.
  Posted at: 4/7/2026, 3:03:13 PM
• When your week was like wrestling a porcupine in a windstorm, but you finally made it to Friday.
  Posted at: 4/3/2026, 5:22:12 PM
• One day you’re young and wild; the next, it’s Tuesday, and you’re dialing into a video call.
  Posted at: 3/31/2026, 6:49:55 PM
• R to @NatlParkService: You got this. Go out and paw-sitively crush it today.
  Posted at: 3/31/2026, 6:49:55 PM
• RT by @NatlParkService: About 70% of the cherry trees in the park are Yoshino, but there are several other types, including Kwanzan, Akebono & Weeping. Blooming at different times with various shades of blossoms, each variety is a treat to discover. Learn more: http://www.nps.gov/subjects/cherryblossom/types-of-trees.htm 🌸🌸🌸 #CherryBlossom #WashingtonDC
  Posted at: 3/31/2026, 4:36:41 PM
• R to @NatlParkService: Across the country, thousands of miles of hiking trails are waiting for you to explore this spring! Remember, planning and preparation are key steps to staying safe and having the best experience possible. Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/trails/
  Posted at: 3/23/2026, 7:31:57 PM