Do Not Bother the Worms
Photo: Graffiti covers a "Do Not Enter" sign at the entrance of the Capitol Stones.
Graffiti covers a "Do Not Enter" sign at the entrance of the Capitol Stones.
Ornate Details of the Stones
Photo: Found on an unmarked trail next to the Rock Creek nature center, many of the stones sport intricate detailing.
Found on an unmarked trail next to the Rock Creek nature center, many of the stones sport intricate detailing.
Pile of Capitol Stones
Photo: Stones from the 1958 reconstruction of the Capitol lie haphazardly in Rock Creek Park.
Stones from the 1958 reconstruction of the Capitol lie haphazardly in Rock Creek Park.
Stacks on Stacks of Stones
Photo: The now mossy stacks of old stones were quietly disposed of by Congress, where they have stayed for the past 60 years.
The now mossy stacks of old stones were quietly disposed of by Congress, where they have stayed for the past 60 years.
Circle Stones at the Site
Photo: Many different shapes of stones were abandoned here, like this circular one found towards the back of the site.
Many different shapes of stones were abandoned here, like this circular one found towards the back of the site.
Icy Intricacies
Photo: Ice freezes over the space between the intricate details of the stones.
Ice freezes over the space between the intricate details of the stones.
Hidden In Plain Sight
Photo: The stacks of stones may seem precious and hidden, but can actually be found only half a mile from a parking lot at Rock Creek Park.
The stacks of stones may seem precious and hidden, but can actually be found only half a mile from a parking lot at Rock Creek Park.