Doing Battle with the Tourists

Peak blossom season has finally hit the Tidal Basin which means the pollen count is high and the number of tourists is even higher.  While last weekend was crazy, I did not have to take 18 bikers on a tour of the monuments/memorials.  Everyone was surprised with how many people were milling around, but ask any local where they are during NCBF and they say FAR FAR away from the National Mall. 

Fortunately the weather made up for the total chaos!  

I always say New Mexico has the best clouds, but today's were pretty high up on the list. 

Copies of this sign are placed at strategic locations around the Tidal Basin and every time it makes me smile.  Who has even seen a beaver in DC?