The Washington Monument will once again be lit up from July 1–5. 🇺🇸
Back by popular demand, it's one of many @Freedom250 celebrations on the @NationalMallNPS this week as America turns 250.
Holy cow! This may be the weather photo of the year.
Double rainbow, orange sky over Nationals Park Friday evening.
Absolutely amazing capture by Alex Warofka
@AnnaSpiegs@monicaeng Had it last night and was incredibly disappointed. The crust had no flavor, there was very little sauce, and it was basically a brick of cheese.
I miss Pi Pizzeria 😔
Water is flowing again at Washington, D.C.’s historic fountains, bringing these public spaces back to life ahead of America’s 250th.
This work supports @POTUS’s efforts to keep the Nation’s Capital safe, beautiful and ready to welcome millions during the historic celebration.
Absolutely mesmerizing to witness the glowing lava fountains at Kīlauea's summit eruption in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Volcanoes are living monuments to Earth's fiery origins, a powerful reminder that our planet’s forces are still alive and at work.
Video by @usgs
As part of preparations for America’s 250th anniversary, Interior is reviewing wildlife nomenclature to better reflect the nation’s history and character.
Following this review, the raccoon (Procyon lotor) will be renamed the Liberty Bandit, effective April 1, 2026.