Washington – Arborists from the National Park Service work year-round to prepare the sakura trees for thousands of visitors during its peak bloom. But NPS officials are also trying to think of new ways to incorporate modern technology into the…
Cherry Blossoms see early peak bloom in Washington
The National Park Service says because of the unusually warm weather the cherry blossom trees will likely bloom earlier than expected this year.
New Harriet Tubman National Park opening on the Eastern Shore
The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center is opening this weekend in Dorchester County on the Eastern Shore.
SPECIAL COINS: The National Park Service Marks Its 100th Anniversary
The National Park Service is celebrating a monumental milestone with a limited release of a commemorative collection of special coins.
CHERRY BLOSSOMS: Peak bloom arrives early this year
One of Washington’s biggest spring attractions is blooming a bit earlier than usual. The peak bloom for cherry blossoms is happening a few weeks early possibly due to climate change.
Cambridge Celebrates New Harriet Tubman National Park
Relatives, government officials and community members joined together recently in Cambridge to celebrate a new National Park dedicated to abolitionist, humanitarian and Eastern Shore native Harriet Tubman.
National Fossil Day Hosted at Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History
Several students from around the region gathered at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History to celebrate National Fossil Day.
National Park Service: The Trees Will Bloom Soon
It’s called the nation’s greatest springtime celebration, but there’s one thing missing from the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington.
D.C. Cherry Blossoms Will Be At Peak Bloom In Mid-April
With spring just a few weeks away and several inches of snow on the ground, the question on everyone’s mind is when will we see D.C.’s cherry blossoms in bloom? The answer is good news.
Cherry Blossoms to Reach Peak Bloom Early This Year
National Park Service Chief Horticulturalist Rob DeFeo predicted Thursday that this year’s blooming period for the cherry blossoms in the nation’s capital would be between March 24 and March 31.