Cherry blossom season is one of Portland’s best transition points. When those little pink and white buds start popping out all over town, everyone knows our deep, dark winter is finally over. Already,

Portland's cherry blossoms are expected to hit peak bloom this week — weather depending — according to Parks and Recreation. The big picture: Blossom lovers vying to snag content of the flowering trees are expected to swarm Tom McCall Waterfront Park starting Thursday through the end of the month — so plan your trip accordingly.

D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms have reached the second stage of their bloom cycle, bringing the city one step closer to its annual display of pink and white petals, the National Park Service announced Sunday.

Get excited- the District’s iconic pink cherry blossoms are one step closer to peak bloom. In a post on the X platform Sunday, the National Park Service announced that the blooms are now at the “Florets Visible” stage,