There’s a new Stumpy in town. The original stump-shaped cherry tree, beloved by Washingtonians, was cut down by the National Park Service in May to rebuild the seawall on the south side of the Tidal Basin. But fans of the tree can rejoice because there’s another one like it on the north side of the Tidal Basin. We’re naming it Stumpy II.

Peak bloom has been cut short for the District’s signature pink and white blossoms. In a post on the X platform Tuesday, the National Park Service (NPS) said Monday night’s storm blew many cherry blossoms off the trees,

Massive crowds gathered at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., to witness cherry blossom trees at full bloom.

I had the pleasure of attending a stunning rooftop event at Arlo Hotel DC, celebrating Women’s History Month and the arrival of cherry blossom

The couple’s tradition stretches back 27 years. “I’m one of the luckiest people on earth,” she said. “Well then, I’m the other luckiest,” he said.

Thousands of people are flocking to the Tidal Basin to see the cherry blossoms during peak bloom! Here are the best ways to navigate the area.

Failing infrastructure paired with rising sea levels has led to water pouring over the old seawall twice a day, every day, during high tide at the Tidal Basin for years. Now, crews are hard at work building a new seawall that is taller, and better than before.