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Here are the top-rated attractions across the Pacific Northwest that are worth a socially distanced visit.
Oregon: Drive through Wildlife Safari in Douglas County, Oregon, to see animals from all over the world without leaving your car.
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The park, which Trip Advisor reviews say takes about 1.5 hours, is ideal for social distancing because you don’t even have to leave your car — the animals come to you.
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Further north in Oregon, towards Portland, explore Silver Falls State Park inside the state’s temperate rainforest.
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Some parts of the park are closed due to the pandemic, like the visitors center and one of the play areas. Oregon State Parks warns that you may have to turn around if the trails are too crowded.
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On the south coast of Oregon, just north of Gold Beach, take a stroll through a garden packed with life-size dinosaur sculptures.
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Washington: In Tacoma, Washington, stretch your legs and take some photos at the Chihuly Bridge of Glass.
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While it’s partially covered, the attraction is outdoors, making social distancing possible.
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West of Seattle, in Olympic National Park, drive up to Hurricane Ridge to take a hike or just enjoy the view.
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It costs $30 per vehicle to get inside the park. Trip Advisor reviews say the view is worth the 17-mile drive up a winding road.
Source: Trip Advisor, National Parks Service
The Hurricane Ridge area reopened after coronavirus-related closures, Penninsula Daily News reported on June 25. A July 10 update from the National Parks Service confirms remains open.
Source: Penninsula Daily News, National Parks Service
On the eastern border of Washington, pick and purchase some fresh produce at Green Bluff — a cluster of local farms.
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Each farm has its own schedule, so be sure to check their individual websites to see if they are open before going. Links to these sites are accessible through the Green Bluff Growers website.
Source: Trip Advisor, Green Bluff Growers
They also might have their own coronavirus safety guidelines. For example, Beck’s Harvest House is open for the summer season, but they are requiring social distancing and offering smiles in place of handshakes.
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This national reserve is rich with granite rock formations that stretch as high as 70 feet. It is free to enter.
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The reserve asked park-goers to social distance and to turn around if the parking lot is full in a Facebook post from late June.
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