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The DC Traveler

April 30th, 2008

Photo of the Week

Here’s a photo form a couple weeks ago of one of Washington, DC’s beautiful trees in bloom, at the Haupt Garden at the Smithsonian  Castle on Independence Avenue.

Images - from personal collection - © 2008 - Jon Rochetti
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April 11th, 2008

Photo of the Week

A pond in Northern Virginia with a beautiful tree in full bloom.

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April 7th, 2008

Photo of the Week - The Washington Monument

How can you not enjoy strolling the National Mall in Washington, DC DC, on a sunny day when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom?

Image - from personal collection - © 2008 - Jon Rochetti
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April 7th, 2008

It’s the Annual Cherry Blossom Parade

Along with the annual explosion of flowers and color during the blooming of the cherry trees around the National Mall, comes the annual National Cherry Blossom Parade down Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC.
Join the Cherry Blossom Queens (both from the U.S. and Japan) as they lead the annual National Cherry Blossom Parade, complete with marching […]

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April 4th, 2008

Woman on-the-Street Interview

Late Wednesday morning, I witnessed a local television reporter conducting on-the-street interviews of people visiting the cherry blossoms near the Washington Monument. 
The moment the interview started, the tourist visiting from Italy, turned her own video camera on herself. When the reported ask why she was recording her own interview, she commented, “for the […]

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April 3rd, 2008

Prefer to Avoid the Cherry Blossom Crowds?

Want to see a huge selection of ornamental cherry trees in all their glorious full bloom, but prefer to avoid the crowds at the Tidal Basin this weekend?
Then try a visit to the 450-acre U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, DC. 
The park has over 2,000 cherry trees on their grounds representing 230 different species, […]

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April 3rd, 2008

Washington, DC in Full Bloom

The cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Washington, DC. Despite recent cold weather and rain, the trees are showing their all their beauty.
And the cold hasn’t stopped people from bundling up in winter clothes and lining up to rent a paddle boat on the Tidal Basin either.
So far this Spring, the high […]

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March 17th, 2008

Monument Monday - The Cherry Blossoms

You know it’s Springtime when the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC start to bloom.  And while they are not an official DC monument, the cherry trees in full blossom are one of Washington, DC’s most prized and loved attractions.

The 2-week festival begins Saturday, March 29th and runs until Sunday, April 13th, with peak viewing some […]

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April 7th, 2007

Music, Fireworks and Food - Tonight on the SW Waterfront

As part of the Cherry Blossom Festival, tonight at the Southwest Waterfront is the fourth annual Prelude to the Fireworks and fireworks display.
The event includes three hours of family entertainment including music, kids crafts and food from local restaurants.

Dates and Time - Saturday, April 7. The festival begins at 5:30 with the fireworks starting at […]

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