With every Utah state legislative session, there are probably some issues you agree with, and others that make your blood boil. That’s just Utah politics, and while you might not love everything that goes on inside the State Capitol, there’s certainly one thing happening outside the building that we can all agree is absolutely lovely: the annual cherry blossoms! They’ll be blooming soon, and you don’t want to miss them:
Something’s happening at the Utah State Capitol, and we’re all waiting with bated breath. No, it’s not a new liquor law, and it doesn’t have anything to do with your taxes…it’s the annual appearance of millions of beautiful blooms on the Capitol’s cherry trees.
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Every spring, these beautiful blooms dress up the Capitol’s grounds. They typically appear in late March or early April. Last year the blossoms were in full bloom on April 9th, but the folks at the Capitol speculate that they’ll be a little later this year.
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More than 400 Yoshino cherry trees make a cherry blossom tunnel across the Memorial Walkway at the Capitol, and they have an interesting history.
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After World War II, the Japanese people sent cherry trees to Utah and many other states around the country, as well as to Washington D.C.. Because the blossoms on the cherry tree bloom and die within just a few weeks, the trees symbolize the fleeting nature of life.
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This symbol of peace and friendship lives on at the Utah State Capitol. You’ll definitely want to keep your eyes out - as the Japanese well know, the cherry blooms don’t last long. Plan a trip to visit, and bring a picnic to enjoy on the lawn.
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While you’re at the Capitol, step inside for a tour.
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Free tours are offered Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the hour. Docents will show you some of the architectural highlights of the building, and tell you all about its history. You can also take a self-guided tour, and kids will enjoy the scavenger hunt.
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Follow the Utah State Capitol’s Facebook page for updates on the cherry blossom blooms. Are you planning to take a trip to the Capitol to see this vestige of spring?
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If you’re looking for more fun springtime activities in Utah, you’ll want to check out these 10 places you absolutely must visit this spring.
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