Happy Juneteenth!
pic: Emancipation and Freedom Monument in Richmond VA

Tracking D.C.’s cherry blossoms: Buds reach third stage and are halfway to peak bloom Peak bloom may be about two weeks away.

NEW: Cherry blossoms buds are halfway to peak bloom! They've reached stage 3 of 6. Peak will probably be in about 10 days.

Read more: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...

Controversial military-themed brewery shuts its doors after a year in Norfolk, citing “woke mob” Financial filings show the brewery was struggling financially before it relocated and had failed to start turning a profit after opening in Norfolk.

They made a homophobic, anti-mask, misogynist the face of their company and then act like victims when decent people decided not to buy their vetbro beer. The punchline: the CEO of Armed Forces Brewing never served. It’s a marketing ploy. $300K from Youngkin wasted. www.whro.org/business-gro...

It's important to be weather aware tomorrow. An intense thunderstorm squall line could come through early to mid-afternoon with heavy rain, strong winds and perhaps a brief tornado or two in the region.

More info @ cwg.live

(Pictured: forecast radar at 2p Wed)

Tuesday temperature forecast includes upper 50s and lower 60s in the D.C. area. 70 as close as the Richmond area!

Mid-upper 50s in and around the Beltway today. Near and above 60 the next three days -- would be a first since late December's three consecutive in the 60s. Be on the lookout for early-season flowers!

Details and forecast updates at cwg.live.

"Spring of deception" -- here we are!

We are not sure who came up with this list, but have found it to be pretty accurate for the seasonal progression of D.C. weather .

More @ cwg.live

Gulf Map Generator - MapQuest Explore and customize your own Gulf region map with our interactive map tool.

Because you TOTALLY asked for this… and MapQuest has NOTHING better to do…

We’ve granted you exclusive access to a place very dear to our heart: gulfof.mapquest.com

Think of it as the Upside Down but more... minimalist. Pls share so we can behold your genius (or judge you, lovingly) 😘

Fun beach art in Indian Shores, Florida. Shell yeah. #travel #usgulfcoast 🌴😎

You were brave to step outside so early. :)

@mccooljb.bsky.social and I visited Florida Botanical Gardens. The Miniature Art Exposition was amazing but the gallery walls are even more so. #travel #usgulfcoast

It was delish!

Mmmm

Commanders!!

Kayak-cicles

Nice day for a snowy winter walk in Northern VA

Enjoyed a short and very windy hike on the Fairfax Cross County Trail. We saw a big tree come down near the trail.

Virginia First Day Hikes Start the New Year Right Virginia First Day Hikes on January 1st are a great way to kick off the new year with healthy, family-friendly fun at parks throughout the region.

Who’s First Day hiking to kick off 2025?

www.funinfairfaxva.com/virginia-fir...

8 Great DC Area Things to Do on Christmas Day and Week Here are 8 great things to do on Christmas Day in the Washington DC area including fun light shows, historic sites, and scenic parks.

For my DMV friends, here are some ideas for Christmas Week fun:

www.funinfairfaxva.com/5-fun-dc-are...

I was trying to ID this tree with Seek while I #optoutside. Looked at my pic later and it looks like a monster in the upside down 😂😱😂

Happy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful that I get to #travel through life with Charles McCool.

Yes, decided to have a personal account here rather than my travel site brand. Hi!

Travel Bugs World's Starter Pack Join the conversation

Thank you, @travelbugsworld.bsky.social, for including me in your fantastic #travel starter pack. go.bsky.app/PopmNB2

Happy Blue Sky!

Someone said to post a blue sky pic on Blue Sky.