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Cherry blossoms to peak earlier than expected

The National Park Service says the cherry trees surrounding the Tidal Basin will peak earlier this year than initially expected.

Tags: National Park Service , Rob DeFeo , C&A processssom Fesitval , Tidal Basin

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The man to thank for Washington's cherry trees

Tourists and locals who soon flock to the Tidal Basin to enjoy cherry trees in full bloom have a Japanese businessman to thank.

Tags: Jokichi Takamine , Tidal Basin , cherry trees ,

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MLK memorial will bring more cherry blossoms to the Tidal Basin

The Tidal Basin is already the most popular spot to check out Cherry Blossoms, but soon there will be even more for visitors to check out thanks to the national memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr.

Tags: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial , Tidal Basin , Lisa Anders , Harry Johnson

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Cherry Blossoms, Metro peak during Festival

If you've been riding Metro this month, you probably have noticed a lot less elbow room.

Tags: National Cherry Blossom Festival , Metro ,

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What a weekend: Gorgeous weather, cherry trees

D.C. will be hopping this weekend. Warm weather, Easter, the cherry blossoms and a couple of great sporting events will bring crowds into the city.

Tags: National Cherry Blossom Festival , Tidal Basin , Metro

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Cherry Blossoms to peak even earlier

The chief horticulturist for the U.S. Park Service revised his prediction. He now says 70 percent of the blossoms will be open Wednesday.

Tags: National Cherry Blossom Festival , Tidal Basin , Rob DeFeo , National Park Service , tourism

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Construction may ruin favorite cherry blossom photo spot

This time of year, everyone wants a picture of the cherry blossoms with the Jefferson Memorial in the background, but the grounds of the memorial may look different this year.

Tags: National Cherry Blossom Festival , Jefferson Memorial

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Volunteers needed for Cherry Blossom festival

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is coming up and volunteers are needed.

Tags: Cherry Blossom Festival

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When will cherry blossoms peak?

National Park Service Chief Horticulturist Rob DeFeo released his peak bloom prediction Thursday.

Tags: National Park Service Chief Horticulturist Rob DeF , peak bloom , National Cherry Blossom Festival , Colleen Kelleher

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