• Aerial view of the Parkway in the fall

    George Washington

    Memorial Parkway DC, MD, VA

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  • Potomac Heritage Trail reopened

    The Potomac Heritage Trail storm damage has been cleared and the trail is now open. Please remain cautious when using trail.

For Kids

Become a Junior Ranger

Junior Rangers explore, learn about, and protect national parks. You can earn your own Junior Ranger badge by completing Fort Hunt Park Junior Ranger Book.

Please visit the Arlington House, Clara Barton National Historic Site, Glen Echo Park, Great Falls Park, and Theodore Roosevelt Island webpages for information about Junior Ranger badges at those sites.

Mail completed books to:
GWMP Junior Rangers
700 George Washington Memorial Parkway
McLean, VA 22101

Become a Webranger

Are you and your family planning a trip to other National Parks? Do you want to explore more of your National Parks online? Become a WebRanger.

Let's Move Outside

Kids need at least one hour of exercise every day to stay physically and mentally fit. What better way to do that than by playing outside in your national park?

Did You Know?

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial

The U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial honors Marines who sacrificed their lives for their nation. The statue is based on a photograph taken on Iwo Jima during World War II and was dedicated in 1954.