The cherry trees that bloom in Washington, DC every spring were a gift from Japan to recognize friendship between the two Nations. Here are the best places to view the trees as they reach peak bloom this week between March 22 and 25th!
The cherry trees that bloom in Washington, DC every spring were a gift from Japan to recognize friendship between the two Nations. Here are the best places to view the trees as they reach peak bloom this week between March 22 and 25th!
The cherry trees that bloom in Washington, DC every spring were a gift from Japan to recognize friendship between the two Nations. Here are the best places to view the trees as they reach peak bloom this week between March 22 and 25th!
April Activities to do in Indy
April is a turning point in Indiana! The weather turns warmer and everyone starts getting antsy to get out and do something! Whether it’s April showers or gorgeous sunshine outside, we’ve got activities for it all! Take a look below for some inspiration that will have you getting out and enjoying Indy this month!
Skip the trip to Washington D.C. to see the cherry trees blossoming and visit them right here in Indy! For just the first couple of weeks in April, you can visit White Run State Park and view the incredible 52 Japanese Yoshino cherry blossom trees blooming! In 2012, several cities, including Indianapolis, were selected by Japan to be gifted Japanese Cherry Trees to celebrate the 100th anniversary of them.
we re very happy that all-american people, specifically washington, are enjoying this. it s nice to see them walking under the cherry blossom tree, and it makes us feel very good. can you give us a little bit of the history of how it came together, why it was seen as a special endeavor. the first lady of the 27th president of the united states wanted to beautify the tidal basin. she wanted to have musical concerts near the tidal basin. she was asking for suggestions, and her friend, a traveler and writer, suggested to bring japanese cherry trees, plant them. so tokyo city gave 2,000 trees. first try, it was not successful. and the second try, 3,000 trees was planted on march 27th, 2012, and we were very happy that the first lady, michelle