There are lots of opportunities to see fall colors in the D.C. area, whether you stay local or take a road trip.

“I wasn’t really outdoorsy before, but now I’m discovering new places around the D.C. area and seeing a whole new side of this place I’ve never seen before,” said one local resident.

Some trails will stay closed including Old Rag Mountain and Whiteoak Canyon/Cedar Run.

About 209 workers are currently focusing efforts “on hazard reduction and suppression repair.”

Officials estimate that the blaze won’t die down until next week.

More than 260 personnel have stopped the spread of fires in several dozen areas, according to park officials.

The fire is under investigation, but it was likely caused by human activity.

Sometimes you just have to get out of town. Here are some ideas of where to go on a weekend.

Over the course of the day, residents of suburban communities in both Maryland and Virginia have complained of smelling smoke in the air.