Autumn 2019: Hiking through the stunning colors of Bushkill Falls

Visit Date: 09/29/2019

Bushkill Falls also known as the “Niagara of Pennsylvania” is a 300-acre recreation area located in Lehman Township, Pennsylvania in the Pocono Mountains.

The majestic Main Falls, with a drop of 100 feet.
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Summer Camping: Bass River State Forest

Bass River State Forest is located in Ocean County in the state of New Jersey. This 23,563-acre forest is the first forest acquired by the state in 1905 for water conservation, wildlife and timber management and public recreation.

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Showa Kinen Park Flower Festival 2018

The flower festival at Showa Memorial Park ((昭和記念公園) starts in late March when the cherry trees start blooming and it continues until late May when the water lilies, and other flowers come into season. The flower festival inlcudes cherry blossoms (sakura), rape seeds, tulips, nemophila, poppies, and daffodils among others.

2018 Season: March 24 – May 27, 2018
Free Entrance on:
April 29 – Showa Day
May 5 – Children’s Day
May 15 – City Greenery Promotion Campaign in Spring


04/07/2018: The cherry blossom season in the park was over while the rape seeds and tulips were at their best.

The Tulip Garden with tulips of different varieties and colors.

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Sakura 2018: Osaka Castle

Visit Date: 04/01/2018

Osaka Castle is one of Japan’s most famous landmarks with its nine-storied fortress and has large golden sea creature ornaments shining on the rooftop.

Aside from its architecture and history, the castle is also popular during cherry blossom season for its long avenue cherry tree. The castle park covers about two square kilometers possess about 600 cherry trees which indeed provides a place of recreation and relaxation in the center of the city.

Five-tiered donjon standing majestically.

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Japan Flower Festival 2018

The spring season in Japan means it is the time for flower viewing. Here are some of the flower festivals held in the country.

Hitachi Seaside Park Flowering 2015Hitachi Seaside Park Flowering 2018
March 24 to May 18, 2018

The 190 hectares park features variety of plants and flowers all year round making it a good destination not only during spring but the rest of the seasons.

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