According to the National Parks Service, peak bloom typically lasts for several days and the exact dates can vary each year.

Peak bloom occurs when 70% of the blossoms of the Yoshino cherry trees, the most common type along the Tidal Basin, are open.

There are plenty of easy hikes in Washington national parks and state parks (plus city parks, too) suitable for beginners and families with young kids. From scenic mountain overlooks to lush ...

The national park forms one unit of the North Cascades National Park Service Complex. The two other units—Ross Lake National Recreation Area and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area—contain ...

The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. Eleven museums are located along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., six others and the Smithsonian’s ...