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Parks to Visit Near DC for National Park Week

by The 100 Companies
DC has over 30 National Parks sites, perfect for exploring during National Park Week. Photo credit: Boulder Bridge in Rock Creek Park, National Park Service

National Park Week is a celebration of America’s parks encouraging you to explore and create “Your Park Story.”

• Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail: Trace troop movements from the War of 1812 that led to the national anthem. Great activities for kids.

• Theodore Roosevelt Island: Miles of outdoor space to honor the 26th president with a memorial and guided walks.

• Rock Creek Park: The 3rd National Park in the US, there are over 1700 acres of outdoor space to explore including bridges, paved trails, a mill, fountains, and memorials.

The celebration is April 22-30 and entrance fees are waived on April 22.

– Rebecca Hastings, The 100 Companies

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