Massive crowds gathered at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., to witness cherry blossom trees at full bloom.
During a cherry blossom shoot, Barack Obama stepped into the frame, creating a moment this family will cherish forever. The photo is going viral.
WASHINGTON (TNND) — A family was taking photos with the cherry blossoms in D.C.'s Tidal Basin Monday when a familiar face accidentally photobombed their pictures - former president Barack Obama. The photographer, Briana Inell, was snapping pictures of Portia Moore's children when the 44th president casually strolled by in the background.
Road closures from the annual Cherry Blossom races will shut down tourist hot spots in the District this weekend.
Cherry blossom season is in full swing in Washington, D.C., where pink and white flowers can be seen on thousands of trees in peak bloom.
The cherry blossoms that line the iconic Washington, D.C., waterfront are days away from reaching peak bloom, according to the National Park Service.
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You don't need to visit Japan or Washington, D.C. to see cherry blossom trees. Here are three places around the U.S. where you can see the blooms — weather permitting.
Washington's National Cherry Blossom Festival is underway. Michigan hosts the National Cherry Festival in June.