This photo by L. Schaull aka number7cloud will make you look twice. We loved this whimsical take on spring’s arrival combining two of DC’s favorite things: peeps and cherry blossoms.

Every year, as DC coasts to spring it also starts bursting at the seams with people. These people aren’t just tourists, they’re us, locals trying to enjoy the outside before it hits a scorching temperature near that of the surface of the sun. This year, we want  to make your annual it’s-so-nice-I-should-run jog around the mall or museum-with-mom trek a little more fun. Directions: Print this glorious list, grab a pencil and get people watching on the National Mall.

We’re getting those good vibes from mother nature that this is winter’s last stand. We could not be more excited. While February isn’t over yet, it’s the weekend and we can’t wait for it to start. Here’s where we’re kicking it while daydreaming of spring.