Ed. Note: Last year an off leash dog attacked a beaver (that had to be euthanized) in Rock Creek Park, Park Police were looking for info.

“Dear PoPville,

I was running in Rock Creek (Saturday) when I had a moment that kinda ruined a glorious day: an unleashed dog chased me off the trail, barking and snarling, with flecks of saliva hitting my legs as I danced back into the bushes. I was sure I was going to get bit and mentally calculating which part of my body should take the brunt. Read More

Thanks to Mike for sending: ” this coyote (juvenile) on Ross Drive in RCP Sunday afternoon.”

To the video: Read More

Thanks to Brian Wee for sending this amazing series of photos:

“I caught this bald eagle catching a drink on its way to work in Rock Creek this morning (Thursday October 26, around 1030 hrs). The bird conveniently chose to land in the creek right alongside the zoo loop trail!” Read More

“Proposed NPS plan that includes removal of 1,200 trees.” via Casey Trees

Thanks to J. for passing on from Casey Trees:

“Calling all Casey Trees Advocates – Save Trees in Rock Creek Park

Your Advocacy is Needed TODAY:

Tell the National Park Service (NPS) not to cut down 1,200 trees in Rock Creek Park by submitting comments on their plan to rehabilitate the Rock Creek Golf Course. Your comments are easily submitted through NPS’ online form.

Guidance on how to provide comments and a recommended template are provided further down in this article.

What is Happening: Read More

Thanks to Bill for sending around 4:35pm: “A new one from my bike rides in Rock Creek Park: car went down an embankment on Ross Drive, which opened back to cars earlier this year in Rock Creek Park. Read More

Thanks to Lila for sending: “Bald eagle in RCP” Read More

ANC Commissioner Chris Hart writes: “Womp womp. Looks like the Zoo Loop is closing at 5pm again starting tomorrow. Anyone know if this is supposed to be seasonal? If so, why change it when sunset is still at 7:20?”

EHN’s communications director, Sharon Eliza Nichols, replies: Read More

From Rock Creek Park NPS:

“August is National Fishing Month. In Rock Creek Park, fishing is only allowed downstream of the Porter Street Bridge and all angler’s must have a valid DC fishing license!”

I asked why the dividing line was at Porter and was told: Read More

Thanks to Nicole for sending: “did someone lose their snare drum in Rock Creek?”

Obviously it’s left over from this: Read More

From the National Park Service: “The NPS is working with the Washington Humane Rescue Alliance and is interviewing witnesses to gather more information about the dog and its owner. Read More