The weather in Pullman this week would make Olaf sing his frozen heart out. Summer is almost here, school is almost over, and many students are already planning their trips home.

However, those who will remain in Pullman may have lost all hope of having any fun this summer. But never fear, the Palouse has a wide variety of outdoor activities for locals.

The University Recreation Center and the Outdoor Recreation Center will remain open and will offer events and activities throughout the months.

“We do a little bit of everything in the summer,” said Lance Jackson, coordinator for the Outdoor Recreation Rental Shop.

These activities range from biking to hiking to rafting in the regional area. Many of the hiking and biking trails include Moscow Mountain, Kamiak Butte, Klemgard Park, and Steptoe Butte.

“Most of our boating programming is down on the Snake River,” said Matt Wagner, coordinator of the outdoor programs and climbing wall.

These activities have received positive reactions and provide an opportunity to do something different and make friends, Wagner said.

One of the more commonly-known trails is the Bill Chipman Trail that connects Moscow and Pullman. The smooth pathway plays host to joggers, bikers and dog walkers throughout the year and is dotted with creeks, trees and wildlife.

Along with the exercise-induced activities are events like the farmer’s market and the Lentil Festival. The festival, which takes place in August, is a national festival that includes live music and a giant vat of lentil chili.

On Saturdays from May through October people can visit the Moscow Farmer’s Market, where most of Main Street will is closed for vendors.

Pullman’s Farmer’s Market features produce from local growers around the region. The market will run from May 14 to Oct. 22 Wednesday afternoons.

The trend at the university is that when school is out college students prefer to leave Pullman for home, vacation or other places.

“Most don’t want to be in school over the summer, so they go home,” Jackson said.

Despite this, the trips tend to fill up better in the summer than during the school year, Jackson said. Community members and students often rent out gear for events or to enjoy some outdoor activity.