Following mid-March’s bitter cold snap which killed about half of Washington DC’s cherry blossoms, the US capital’s National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the survivors’ peak bloom. The festival which lasts until April 16, saw thousands of nature lovers descend on DC’s Tidal Basin to see the famous flowers beginning on Saturday. Attendee Kadia Pandu told … Read more
This week’s bitter cold snap killed about half of Washington’s beloved cherry blossoms, and the survivors are now expected to peak at the end of next week, the National Parks Service said Friday. Freezing temperatures that had abruptly followed unseasonably warm weather had the nation’s capital fearful for its more than 3,000 prized Japanese cherry … Read more
As the northeastern United States braces for the biggest snowstorm of the winter, officials in Washington had other concerns — the fate of the city’s prized cherry blossoms, which draw hordes of tourists every year. “There is no risk for the trees themselves. They’ve seen snow, cold temperatures, wind,” National Park Service (NPS) spokesman Mike … Read more
Donald Trump’s voice won’t be the only one heard at this year’s inauguration. Tens of thousands of people are preparing to hit the streets of Washington D. C. during the 45th president’s inaugural week. While some will march in support of the president or various causes, a growing number will be on hand to show … Read more