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COMPLIMENTARY $2.95 2017/2018 YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE PARKS NATIONAL MALL & MEMORIAL PARKS ACTIVITIES • SIGHTSEEING • DINING • LODGING TRAILS • HISTORY • MAPS • MORE OFFICIAL PARTNERS This summer, Yamaha launches a new Star motorcycle designed to help you journey further…than you ever thought possible. To see the road ahead, visit YamahaMotorsports.com/Journey-Further Some motorcycles shown with custom parts, accessories, paint and bodywork. Dress properly for your ride with a helmet, eye protection, long sleeves, long pants, gloves and boots. Yamaha and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation encourage you to ride safely and respect the environment. For further information regarding the MSF course, please call 1-800-446-9227. Do not drink and ride. It is illegal and dangerous. ©2017 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved. BLEED AREA TRIM SIZE WELCOME LIVE AREA Welcome to our nation’s capital, Wash- return trips for you and your family. Save it ington, District of Columbia! as a memento or pass it along to friends. Zion National Park Washington, D.C., is rich in culture and The National Park Service, along with is the result of erosion, history and, with so many sites to see, Eastern National, the Trust for the National sedimentary uplift, and there are countless ways to experience Mall and Guest Services, work together this special place. As with all American to provide the best experience possible Stephanie Shinmachi. Park Network editions, this guide to the for visitors to the National Mall & Me- 8 ⅞ National Mall & Memorial Parks provides morial Parks. information to make your visit more fun, memorable, safe and educational. This WHAT’S INSIDE 8 ⅜ guide outlines the forces—and figures— This American Park Network guide is di- that helped forge our nation, leaving guests vided into two sections. The first provides with a greater understanding of and appre- highlights of all attractions comprising the 7 ⅜ ciation for our country’s trials, tribulations National Mall & Memorial Parks. The second and accomplishments. provides information on other attractions 5 ⅞ Beyond the Mall. Please know that this DURING YOUR VISIT guide has been made possible by the gen- 5 ⅜ Please keep this personal tour guide erous support of the sponsors whose mes- NPF with you as you make your way around sages appear inside. the area. We hope it becomes well- Whether you are here for a few hours 4 ¾ used and dog-eared during your visit to or for days, let this guide bring you nearer Washington, D.C., and stimulates many to the heart of Washington, D.C. FAST FACTS AD The National Mall & Memorial Parks high- than 3,700 cherry blossom trees reach light and memorialize some of the most their peak, enhancing the already stunning important events and icons in American his- beauty of D.C. tory. Rich in the foundations of our nation, Within close proximity to the National downtown Washington, D.C., pays homage Mall lies the Smithsonian Institution to the brave souls who contributed to our National Museums of Natural History, country’s evolution. American History and Air and Space, Smith- Popular Activities: To fully appreciate the sonian Institution National Museum of Afri- historical significance of monuments in the can American History and Culture, as well mall, take a tour! Walking tours, bike tours as other great attractions. and interpretive programs are ranger-led and Established in 1965, the National Mall at- leave from various points. tracts an average of 24 million visitors from In late March to early April, the city plays around the world each year. host to the National Cherry Blossom Fes- There is no cost to visit any of the sites in Join the community at tival. Throughout the Mall, witness more the National Mall or Memorial Parks. nationalparks.org 2 NATIONAL MALL & MEMORIAL PARKS | APN Ads_fullpage.indd 2 4/28/16 1:01 PM WHO’S WHO AT THE PARK CONTENTS Welcome 2 What’s New! 6 American Park Network® publishes Plan Your Visit 8 OhRanger.com, Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder™ and Oh, Ranger!® guides —a collection of visitor guides for public lands all across America. Who’s Who at the Park 12 American Park Network is an official partner of the National Forest Foundation, National Parks NATIONAL MALL Conservation Association, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, American Hiking Society and the Student Conservation Association. Constitution Gardens 13 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Memorial 15 MARK J. SAFERSTEIN Korean War Veterans Memorial 18 Associate Publisher & Executive Editor Savings can take you to sights. Joel S. Saferstein Lincoln Memorial 20 Savings can take you to amazing sights. 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Wi-Fi™ installation/sponsorship a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. © 2017 GEICO 5 [email protected] WHAT’S NEW! There is nothing so American as our national parks. – Franklin Delano Roosevelt ® Access to parks is one of the things that’s truly great about life in America. Not just na- tional parks, like FDR stated, but all parks. Parks Mark, Joel & Alex – Support parks, stay healthy! afford everyone, regardless of race, income, social status or age, the opportunity to escape Take a deep breath in a park and you’ll immedi- the concrete jungle and step into the wild. It ately know the value of greenspace. doesn’t matter whether it’s a small step into a Health & Wellness Studies show a high local park or a giant leap into the backcountry. correlation between time spent in parks and The effect is the same. Time in nature feels improved health (and, in my view, happiness). good. Other values that parks bring may be You move more when you’re outside, which de- less obvious. Since we take care of the things creases stress, makes you more fit and reduces we value, I’d like to highlight a few other ben- the risk of many health issues, such as diabetes, efits we all receive from public lands: high blood pressure and heart disease. Exercise Economic Impact America’s federal, state (which parks inspire) also positively impacts your and local parks and public lands generate $200 cholesterol levels. A few years ago, I started bi- billion in annual economic activity and support cycling to work every day. A year later, my over- more than one million jobs! You might help a all cholesterol went down while my HDL—the dozen businesses during a weekend hiking trip. “good” cholesterol—went up. The results of Imagine the impact of a week-long national park a small change in your exercise routine can be adventure. Parks raise property values, too! amazing! Parks invite this change. Conservation Trees produce the oxygen The value of parks is undeniable, so follow we need to survive, but did you know that FDR’s lead and support our public lands. It’s they also help save money? It’s estimated that the all-American thing to do. (Congress, take trees in cities save $400 billion in costs to re- note!) You’ll save the country money while im- tain stormwater. A single tree can store 100 proving our nation’s health—and your own, too. gallons or more, which helps keep streets from Not a bad combination! flooding and reduces the need for artificial stor- age facilities. A tree can also absorb as much as three tons of carbon gas during its lifetime. [email protected] Five national parks GET CONNECTED AT YOUR FAVORITE PARKS! One iconic American road trip VisitUtah.com/itineraries Parks are about enjoying nature, but what if you want to share a great picture or are awaiting an important email? If you’re looking to add connectivity to your park, or if you already