Can't Make It to DC to See the Blooms? Check 'Em Out on 'Cherry Blossom Cam'

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Can’t make it to the Tidal Basin at the Jefferson Memorial to see the cherry blossom trees? Try the next best thing: Cherry Blossom Cam

EarthCam has teamed up with the National Park Service to deliver breathtaking views of Washington, DC. The camera offers a sweeping tour of the country’s capital, with stops at some of the most iconic landmarks and memorials. Front and center is the Tidal Basin, where you can even see people paddle boating, surrounded by the Yoshino Cherry trees.

The camera delivers a live shot of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., where thousands of area residents and tourists are taking in the magical blossoms.

Peak bloom is this weekend through Tuesday. You might want to wait until this weekend to take your live Cherry Blossom Cam tour. The forecast is for possible rain and storms Friday, but the weekend forecast is for sunny skies and temperatures in the high 60s.

That will be perfect weather for the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade taking place Saturday and the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run taking place on Sunday.

PHOTOS courtesy of National Park Service; Patch archive