Eight miles away is Pullman, Washington, with a population of 22,500, including the nearly 17,000 students of Washington State University. Location Moscow, in Idaho's panhandle, is surrounded by rolling hills planted in wheat, barley, lentils, and peas. Annual rainfall is 27 inches. Winters can be snowy, but are not severe. The Snake, Clearwater, and other scenic rivers are close by.
Wilderness areas are within a day's drive.
Skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities are all easily accessible. Spokane, Washington, a city of some 300,000 people, is 87 miles northwest. Seattle, Washington, and Boise, Idaho, are a 6 to 7 hour drive away.