Today, the first 16 stops of the interactive “51 Steps to Freedom Trail” went public in DC. The founders say they plan to have all 51 sites of the augmented-reality experience available by July 4, ...

Dangerous heat closed the Washington Monument, which lies in the heart of the nation’s capital, ... Dangerous heat closes Washington Monument in DC by Tara Suter - 06/24/25 1:27 PM ET.

Washington Monument closes as DC heat index hits up to 110° National Park Service officials want to keep visitors and employees safe, including those who work outdoors to help people lined up get in.

WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — For years, people have only been able to gaze at the recognizable Washington Monument in the nation’s capital; repairs and renovations kept them from venturing inside ...

WASHINGTON — The Washington Monument will stay closed through Wednesday because of extreme heat, the National Park Service said. A heat wave is continuing through Wednesday in the DC area, and ...

Dangerous heat closed the Washington Monument, which lies in the heart of the nation’s capital, as the region experiences intense temperatures.

In an alert on its website, the National Park Service said the monument is not going to be open from Tuesday to Wednesday “due to extreme heat in the DC area.” The Washington Monument is seen ...