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Did you know that today is National Walking Day? Established by the American Heart Association in 2007, National Walking Day is now celebrated annually on the first Wednesday in April. It encourages people to get outdoors and enjoy the newly arrived springtime weather while promoting health and well-being through a renewed commitment to walking for at least … Continue reading Taking the Bridge Walk Tour
If you’ve been to Washington, D.C. in the last week, then you probably know that the National Cherry Blossom Festival is now ongoing. It’s a tradition dating back to 1912, commemorating the gift of Japanese cherry trees made to the District of Columbia by none other than then-Mayor of Tokyo, Yukio Ozaki. A symbol of … Continue reading History of the National Cherry Blossom Festival
Did you know that the Maryland Orchid Society's long-awaited Orchid Show is happening this weekend? The perfect distraction during these long, drawn-out days of wintertime slumber, orchids are among the largest, most diverse flowering plant families on the planet. Credit: Pexels From vibrant, versatile color variations to their tropical-like cheeriness, the orchid show is certainly a warm … Continue reading The History Behind the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has been renowned for being Christmas City, USA, since the 1930s. But its Christmasy collective and ambiance go back even further, beginning with its earliest establishment by European settlers. From its official christening as “Bethlehem” to fulfilling a national first milestone in public tree decorating, Bethlehem boasts many unique distinctions. That isn’t even … Continue reading Holiday History of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania