{"id":15640,"date":"2020-03-09T20:09:20","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T04:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/?p=15640"},"modified":"2020-03-10T14:30:38","modified_gmt":"2020-03-10T22:30:38","slug":"locations-in-the-pacific-northwest-to-travel-to-for-spring-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/locations-in-the-pacific-northwest-to-travel-to-for-spring-break\/","title":{"rendered":"Locations in the pacific northwest to travel to for Spring Break"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rylie Horrall<\/strong>\u00a0 | Lifestyle Editor<\/span><\/p>\n

The end of the term is just a stone\u2019s throw away, which means that it\u2019s almost time for Spring Break. Western\u2019s Spring Break is happening towards the end of March, which could likely mean that the weather won\u2019t be ideal for bikinis on the beach \u2014 for those who haven\u2019t been to the Oregon coast, it\u2019s pretty cold 90% of the time. On that note, Spring Break doesn\u2019t have to solely consist of a trip to the beach. Around the Pacific Northwest, there are quite a few options for people to partake in.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Columbia River Gorge is a beautiful, green spot here in Oregon that\u2019s great for sightseeing and hikes. Spring is when the wildflowers in the Gorge begin to bloom, which \u201chappens to overlap with peak waterfall season,\u201d as stated on oregonlive.com. There\u2019s a multitude of hikes available to choose from \u2014 perfect for nature lovers or those that want to photograph some beautiful scenery.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are a couple of choices available for those that are thinking of going whale watching. According to oregonstateparks.com, this year\u2019s Spring Whale Watching will last from the 21 of March to the 29 and is an opportunity to watch as the gray whales migrate to Alaska. There\u2019s a map on their website filled with the many destinations that people can travel to in order to see them. There\u2019s also the San Juan Islands, located in Washington, which is home to a few pods of orca whales year-round. While it is also possible to see other species around the islands \u2014 such as humpback whales, porpoise and sea lions \u2014 their website, visitsanjuans.com<\/a>, claims that \u201cthis is the best place in the world to see (orcas) in the wild.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Olympic National Park, located in Washington, gives visitors a variety of things to do during their Spring Break. There\u2019s various options for hikes and chances to see diverse wildlife, many campgrounds to stay in and numerous options for different water-related activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hopping from city to city is another way to spend Spring Break. If someone has never been to Portland, take them for a day trip or stay somewhere for a couple of days to go sightseeing. Favorite play or band in concert happening in Seattle? Take a road trip with roommates and check it out. Feeling the need to go on a shopping spree in Vancouver, WA? Grab some best buds and take to the road.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Contact the author at rhorrall17@wou.edu<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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