President Obama's Vineyard Vacation, Week One
President Obama and family arrived Saturday, August 9.
President Obama and family arrived Saturday, August 9.
Welcoming signs in Vineyard Haven.
Welcoming signs in Vineyard Haven.
President Obama and the First Lady leaving Sweet Life in Oak Bluffs, a frequent stop during their Island vacations.
President Obama and the First Lady leaving Sweet Life in Oak Bluffs, a frequent stop during their Island vacations.
Employees at Bangkok Thai watch the President leave Sweet Life.
Employees at Bangkok Thai watch the President leave Sweet Life.
President Obama waves while leaving Sweet Life.
President Obama waves while leaving Sweet Life.
President Obama delivers public statement at Edgartown School.
President Obama delivers public statement at Edgartown School.
Press on hand as President speaks in Chilmark.
Press on hand as President speaks in Chilmark.
Deputy Press Secretary Eric Schultz holds press briefing at Edgartown School.
Deputy Press Secretary Eric Schultz holds press briefing at Edgartown School.
Presidential motorcade on the move.
Presidential motorcade on the move.
Welcome sign at State Road; Obamas had dinner there on Saturday.
Welcome sign at State Road; Obamas had dinner there on Saturday.
President Obama and daughter Malia on a bike ride through State Forest.
President Obama and daughter Malia on a bike ride through State Forest.
First Lady on State Forest bike ride.
First Lady on State Forest bike ride.
For the fifth time during his presidency, President Obama and his family are vacationing on Martha's Vineyard. This year, the First Family is staying in Chilmark.
During the first week of the vacation, the Obamas visited the beach and went on a bicycle ride through the State Forest. The President played several rounds of golf.
World events were also front and center, as the President met with advisors and made two public statements about events in Iraq and Ferguson, Mo.
The President is breaking up his vacation this year, traveling back to Washington D.C. for two days to meet with advisors.