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.

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.

The sun is shining across London, a fitting treat for the start of spring. While the meteorological calendar states that spring begins on 1 March, the astronomical spring start date is 20 March this year – with the date changing annually based on the position of Earth’s orbit in relation