Sunday, April 14, 2013
After a long wait—and two revised peak bloom dates—the cherry blossoms are out and in full color around the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC.
Thanks to a colder-than-usual March, the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, took longer than expected to bloom. Peak bloom dates were revised twice. This week's warm temperatures, however, seem to have done the trick, and the cherry blossoms were in full bloom by Tuesday. Check out the photo gallery (taken Tuesday evening, April 9, 2013) to get a better look at the blossoms—or, better yet, make a visit to the Tidal Basin yourself. (Just be prepared for the crowds.)
Thursday, April 4, 2013
A much colder start to spring means a delayed opening for Washington's cherry blossoms, but visitors don't seem to mind.
Video reporting by Monica McNutt of CNS TV. A much colder start to spring means a delayed opening for Washington's cherry blossoms, but visitors don't seem to mind.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
The most recent prediction of when the pale pink blossoms will peak at the Tidal Basin is April 6 to 10, The Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang reported.
We're still about a week away from the peak bloom time of the cherry blossom trees around the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, The Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang predicted on Tuesday afternoon, April 2. "The colder than average March and chilled start to April has slowed the emergence of [DC's] famed cherry blossoms. Peak bloom may not be achieved in the previously forecast April 3-7 window. Our revised window for peak bloom is April 6-10," The Post's Capital Weather Gang stated. Cherry blossom peak bloom times are not easy to predict. "Moving ahead, warm, sunny days and mild nights could speed up the bloom process, while cloudy days and cold nights could slow it down," The Gang added. Read more on the latest prediction at The …
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
The most recent prediction of when the pale pink blossoms will peak at the Tidal Basin is April 6 to 10, The Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang reported.
We're still about a week away from the peak bloom time of the cherry blossom trees around the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, The Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang predicted on Tuesday afternoon, April 2. "The colder than average March and chilled start to April has slowed the emergence of [DC's] famed cherry blossoms. Peak bloom may not be achieved in the previously forecast April 3-7 window. Our revised window for peak bloom is April 6-10," The Post's Capital Weather Gang stated. Cherry blossom peak bloom times are not easy to predict. "Moving ahead, warm, sunny days and mild nights could speed up the bloom process, while cloudy days and cold nights could slow it down," The Gang added. Read more on the latest prediction at The …
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
In an online survey, 17 percent of respondents admitted to picking the blossoms, according to the Crime Museum.
In a recent survey regarding Washington DC's cherry blossoms, 17 percent of respondents admitted to picking the city's signature blossoms, the Crime Museum said in a press release. The museum conducted the survey on its website. The museum is warning residents against picking the cherry blossoms that surround the Tidal Basin, which is a violation of federal law. For those attending the National Cherry Blossom Festival in search of a keepsake, the Crime Museum is offering free workshops where attendees can make their own origami blossoms. “By letting festival attendees make their own beautiful cherry blossoms, they won’t be tempted to commit a crime by picking these lovely flowers, which are so much a symbol of our city,” Janine Vaccarello…
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Cold temperatures in late March are delaying the peak blooms around the Washington, DC, area.
The National Park Service announced on Tuesday morning that the estimated 2013 peak dates for the DC Tidal Basin cherry blossoms will be later than originally projected. The new estimated peak dates are April 3 to 6. The reason: Colder-than-normal temperatures the past few weeks in March, including Monday’s snow showers. Click here for information on another place to see blossoms close to Takoma Park. The initial estimate for cherry blossom peaks was March 26 to 30, which forecasters had projected based on a relatively warm February and early March. The peak dates are based on when approximately 70 percent of the blossoms are open. This year’s peak dates now match up with the average peak date of April 4. To make sure you do not miss the …
Monday, March 4, 2013
The peak bloom is predicted to take place between March 26 and 30, the National Park Service announced.
Mark your calendars—in cherry blossom pink, of course—for March 26-30, which, the National Park Service predicts, will be when the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin will be in peak bloom. The National Cherry Blossom Festival organization announced the news via Twitter (@CherryBlossFest) on Monday: ANNOUNCING: The @NatlParkService blossom prediction is.... March 26-30! #cherryblossom The peak bloom will coincide nicely with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which opens March 20 and concludes with the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade April 13. Many events—from photography workshops, to a Pink Tie Party, to a Cherry Blossom Food Tour, in addition to the parade—are part of the festival. Visit the festival's website for a full list …
Monday, March 26, 2012
Photographers with autism do their own photo shoot of the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin
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Monday, March 26, 2012
Individuals with Autism Celebrate 100 Years of Cherry Blossoms with Special Photo Shoot Washington, DC—As thousands of tourists flocked from all over the world to witness the 100th year of the magnificent cherry blossoms in Washington, DC, a group of photographers with autism also took aim with their cameras at the District’s most celebrated trees. A group of four photographers with autism --Brian, James, Matt and Jimmie -- captured the beauty of the cherry blossoms during peak bloom last week with their Nikon Coolpix L18’s. “These men captured an enduring symbol of friendship and community while experiencing the tremendous joy of artistic self-expression. This is a chance for Washington to see how individuals with autism view the cherry …
Eric Reid
5:39 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012
Awetism Awareness Day on April 28th at Spagnvola Chocolatier from 11-3pm? Get ready to hear some great music, taste some very good chocolate and listen and learn about how chocolate is made. Bring the whole family! See you there! 360 Main St. Gaithersburg, Md. 20878. 240-654-6972. more ›