Whether you’re going home for Spring Break or staying in Moscow, there are plenty of things to do to make the most of your time off.
- Hike
Hiking is a great way to enjoy the sunshine and spring weather coming this month. Take a break from technology and forget about the stress of homework by finding a trail near you. Taking a walk around your neighborhood or city is also an option if hiking trails are not accessible to you.
Moscow Mountain’s trails are a great choice if you are staying in town for Spring Break. There are various hikes to choose from that range in length and difficulty. Two popular ones include East Moscow Mountain and Headwaters. Before planning a hike, it’s a good idea to check the conditions of the trail online to make sure you are prepared.
- Go to the movies
There are several movies currently playing in theaters. Among them are “Captain America: A Brave New World,” “Mufasa: The Lion King” and “A Complete Unknown.” Newer movies released in March include “Mickey 17” and “The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie.”
The Kenworthy in Moscow is hosting an Oscar Recap event from March 7-9, where a selection of films that were nominated for Academy Awards will play throughout the day. The spaghetti-western film “Once Upon a Time in the West” will also be showing on March 13 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for each film are $8 per person.
- Volunteer
Give back to your community by dedicating a day to volunteer work. There are several opportunities such as cleaning highway trash and assisting animal shelters. It’s a good time to get volunteer hours if you need them, and it looks excellent on resumes.
Volunteer slots for “City of Pullman Pet Waste Stations Winter 2025” on March 11 are open if you are staying local.
- Skating
Find a roller or ice rink near you and spend an afternoon skating with a date, friends or by yourself. In Moscow, the Palouse Ice Rink is a fun spot for ice skating, with a variety of activities. Make sure to check the schedule for public skating hours, or alternatively, sign up to participate in events like “Stick and Puck” or “Open Hockey.” Adult admission is $12 for most events with an additional $3 skate rental fee.
- Camping
Camping is a great way to get a taste of the beautiful spring weather. Find a campground near you and spend a night outside cooking dinner over a fire and roasting marshmallows. If it is too cold for your liking, consider visiting during the day for a picnic or to explore the park.
Less than an hour south of Moscow, Hell’s Gate State Park is currently open for day use and overnight reservations. Camp sites are between $31 and $45 per night.
- Read a book
Dive into a good book over break to ease the stress of midterm exams. Finish one on your to-be-read list or go to your local public library to find something you will enjoy. The University of Idaho Library will be open over break with adjusted hours of 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the weekends and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March 10-14. Regular hours will resume once classes are back in session.
- Apply for scholarships
Spring Break is a great time to get scholarship applications submitted for the next semester without the pressure of exams and homework. Take an hour or two out of your week to do research on the ones you qualify for.
Layla Phillis can be reached at arg-life@uidaho.edu.