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Dog handlers and White House staff walk the Obamas' dogs. Bo, a male Portuguese Water Dog and the oldest, is in the back. Sunny, a female of the same breed, still needs to be walked on a leash.

Dog handlers and White House staff walk the Obamas' dogs. Bo, a male Portuguese Water Dog and the oldest, is in the back. Sunny, a female of the same breed, still needs to be walked on a leash. (Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes)

Dog handlers and White House staff walk the Obamas' dogs. Bo, a male Portuguese Water Dog and the oldest, is in the back. Sunny, a female of the same breed, still needs to be walked on a leash.

Dog handlers and White House staff walk the Obamas' dogs. Bo, a male Portuguese Water Dog and the oldest, is in the back. Sunny, a female of the same breed, still needs to be walked on a leash. (Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes)

Bo, the Obama's first dog, walks along the White House South Lawn during the first day of the 2014 White House Garden tour on April 26, 2014.

Bo, the Obama's first dog, walks along the White House South Lawn during the first day of the 2014 White House Garden tour on April 26, 2014. (Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes)

White tulips peek from behind some bushes at the 2014 White House Garden tour on April 26, 2014.

White tulips peek from behind some bushes at the 2014 White House Garden tour on April 26, 2014. (Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes)

The side of the White House near the East Wing. Red tulips adorn the edge and purple wisteria flowers climb the staircase.

The side of the White House near the East Wing. Red tulips adorn the edge and purple wisteria flowers climb the staircase. (Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes)

Yellow, orange and red tulips adorn the Rose Garden, where the White House set up a podium to demonstrate where Obama occasionally speaks. Behind the podium and to the left is the Oval Office.

Yellow, orange and red tulips adorn the Rose Garden, where the White House set up a podium to demonstrate where Obama occasionally speaks. Behind the podium and to the left is the Oval Office. (Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes)

Crowds line up to view Michelle Obama's vegetable garden on the South Lawn during the 2014 White House Garden Tour on April 26, 2014.

Crowds line up to view Michelle Obama's vegetable garden on the South Lawn during the 2014 White House Garden Tour on April 26, 2014. (Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes)

Purple wisteria climb the stairs to the White House on April 26, 2014.

Purple wisteria climb the stairs to the White House on April 26, 2014. (Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes)

A path of red and pink tulips decorate the White House South Lawn on April 26, 2014.

A path of red and pink tulips decorate the White House South Lawn on April 26, 2014. (Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes)

A picture of Caroline Kennedy riding her horse Macaroni is displayed to show the difference between how President Kennedy and now President Obama had the lawn directly in front of the Oval Office of the White House decorated.

A picture of Caroline Kennedy riding her horse Macaroni is displayed to show the difference between how President Kennedy and now President Obama had the lawn directly in front of the Oval Office of the White House decorated. (Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes)

Golf clubs and a bucket of golf balls are kept under a tree on a bench on the White House South Lawn.

Golf clubs and a bucket of golf balls are kept under a tree on a bench on the White House South Lawn. (Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes)

The White House kitchen garden was a popular stop for visitors to the White House Garden Tour on April 26, 2014.

The White House kitchen garden was a popular stop for visitors to the White House Garden Tour on April 26, 2014. (Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes)

A beat up tennis ball - from the weather or from Bo the dog is anyone's guess - lies on the edge of the White House lawn on April 26, 2014.

A beat up tennis ball - from the weather or from Bo the dog is anyone's guess - lies on the edge of the White House lawn on April 26, 2014. (Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes)

A close-up of some of the vegetables found in the kitchen garden of the White House on April 26, 2014.

A close-up of some of the vegetables found in the kitchen garden of the White House on April 26, 2014. (Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes)

Sun shines through the trees and flowers at the edge of the White House's South Lawn on April 26, 2014.

Sun shines through the trees and flowers at the edge of the White House's South Lawn on April 26, 2014. (Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes)

Flowers in full bloom on the White House South Lawn on April 26, 2014.

Flowers in full bloom on the White House South Lawn on April 26, 2014. (Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes)

The White House beehives are seen tucked behind some trees (the beige and green containers) on the White House South Lawn on April 26, 2014.

The White House beehives are seen tucked behind some trees (the beige and green containers) on the White House South Lawn on April 26, 2014. (Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes)

White tulips near the East Wing of the White House are partially shaded on April 26, 2014.

White tulips near the East Wing of the White House are partially shaded on April 26, 2014. (Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House gardens were opened to the public during the weekend of April 26-27, allowing visitors to walk among tulips, black gum trees and oak trees.

Visitors stopped to marvel at the well-kept grounds and gape at the beautiful scenery that presidents have enjoyed in their backyard.

Saturday morning, dog handlers took the Obamas' two dogs for a stroll, much to the delight of White House guests.

The White House first opened its doors on the South Lawn for seasonal tours over 40 years ago, under first lady Pat Nixon. The South Lawn is where the annual Easter Egg roll takes place, and from where Marine One takes off.

On typical days, the White House South Lawn is closed to visitors, so the weekend was a delight to many tourists able to slip inside with their timed tickets.

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