New water fountains are coming to the Mount Vernon Trail thanks to a $475,000 grant from the National Park Foundation. The new fountains will have water bottle fillers and remain operational ...

The George Washington Memorial Parkway installed a new water fountain on the Mount Vernon Trail at the rest area near the Old Stone Bridge and Alexandria Avenue. The water fountain replaces the water ...

Police and firefighters rescued a man precariously stuck in the mud near Roosevelt Island this morning. Initial reports suggest that a man in his 70s became stuck in the mud while trying to retrieve a ...

The Mount Vernon Trail has provided a wonderful 18-mile path for many in the D.C. area since its construction in 1973. Pedestrians and bicycle commuters alike enjoy its paths and views alongside the ...