Top Ten Spring Activities in the Northwest

Take a tour of the Seattle Underground

The  is a network of underground passageways and basements in downtown , that was ground level at the city's origin in the mid-19th century. When the city was rebuilt after a devastating fire, the streets were simply elevated. These spaces fell into disuse, but have now become a fun and unusual tourist attraction.

See the sights in small-town Missoula, Montana

Situated at the confluence of three rivers and surrounded by mountains, Missoula is known for its outdoor fun, but the city슬롯사이트™s charming downtown is equally vibrant. During the day, take a  past 19th-century buildings now reused as shops, restaurants, and cafes. On Thursday nights, join , a free event featuring live music and food. On Saturday mornings, downtown is bustling with the , going strong since 1972.

Explore Portland, Oregon

Oregon슬롯사이트™s largest city is known as one of the coolest spots in the country. It has great cafes and restaurants, , fabulous , urban , and more. You even can take a and sample everything from vegan burgers to Polish dumplings.

Celebrate Native American culture at a powwow

Summer is the season for in Wyoming. The celebrations started when the Plains Indians danced to honor tribal members, mark important events, or to pray for protection. Now Native Americans also hold powwows to keep their cultures and traditions alive. Many are open to the public and feature dancing, music, and traditional food.

Experience the arts in Boise, Idaho

Enjoy the cultural life in Idaho슬롯사이트™s capital. During the summer, the  stages plays (not all by Shakespeare) in an outdoor amphitheater and nature reserve. At the Boise Art Museum, the collection includes a variety of media and styles, with a  of a 40-foot ribbon of wood in the sculpture court.

See how nature is reshaping Mount St. Helens

 erupted in 1980, the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in the history of the U.S. Since then, nature has been patiently at work restoring the surrounding landscape 슬롯사이트“ with truly miraculous results!

Visit Old Faithful in Wyoming

Take a hike along 슬롯사이트™s Upper Geyser Basin and discover the largest concentration of hot springs on Earth. The most famous 슬롯사이트“  슬롯사이트“ erupts on schedule. The popular park also is home to bears, wolves, bison, elk, and antelope.

Experience the beauty of Glacier National Park

One of America슬롯사이트™s favorite parks,  spans more than a million acres of Montana wilderness and includes pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains, spectacular lakes, and more than 700 miles of hiking trails. Another highlight is a drive on the  through the park's wild interior, providing some of the best sights in northwest Montana.

Visit a lava field

Explore the striking, otherworldly landscape at  National Monument & Preserve Park in central Idaho. This ocean of lava flows, with scattered islands of cinder-cone volcanoes and sagebrush, was formed during periods of eruption from 2,000 to 15,000 years ago.

Volunteer in your local community

Whether you prefer to walk the dogs at an , serve food at a , or plant a tree with a , there are many ways to volunteer in your local community. You슬롯사이트™ll find plenty of other opportunities at  or . Be sure to tag #cieegivingback when you post your photos! 

 

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