what's BAD about Moscow?

[foggydan]

I have been to Rexburg and the wind in Moscow is not nearly as bad. The snow melts within a few days with exception of this past winter. The temperatures are not much different than Boise but the growing season is shorter and people here use seedlings more than in Boise if they like to garden.

Moscow is greener than anywhere I have seen in sounth Idaho. It does not rain as much as Seattle but gets about 30 inches a year on average.

There are many earth conscience people here who recycle and there is an awesome health food store.

Moscow has a community theater, a lot of nice restaurants, a symphony orchestra, a huge popular jazz festival every February. An little art museum on main street, a new large Good Will store, some interesting rock shops, antique, tie dye, fancy dress shop, a cool old fashioned toy and drug store all on main street. In the summer there is a super fun farmers market that is great for meeting all your friends with live music. There is a Renaissance Fair that is full of activities, performances, food and crafts every year.

[TXknitter]

I didn't ever think Moscow wind was all that bad. Amarillo, TX had the worst and most constant wind I've ever lived in - Moscow is terribly cute. I tell people if they like a college town and all that that entails, they will love it. I was originally from Flagstaff, AZ, so to me it was not really all that cold. Cold is a matter of opinion, remember. You just do get 4 lovely seasons!

[TXknitter]

If you've ever been to Amarillo, Texas, the wind is much worse than Moscow, ID. We spent two years in Moscow - I would say if you like a college town or work at the college, then you'd love it there. Remember there are wonderful educational and cultural activities for everyone, if you are past school age. I agree with the above - yes, there is snow. However, if an Easterner or say, someone from Flagstaff, Arizona moved to Moscow, they would hardly think its very cold. I personally love cold weather, having lived in real snowy climates - so perhaps I'm not the one to ask, eh? Its a lovely place. We found the people very friendly there and with the influx of visitors and college kids, the town is pretty busy all year round. Also, ever seen the Mary Jane women's magazine? She is based near Moscow and now has a new Mary Jane store in downtown Moscow. Its great!

[elsamda]

Is it a good idea to drive from Rexburg to Moscow and back in early January (during the first week)?

[Sage of Sagle]

Well, over on the west side, you're only in snow north of Lewiston.

[banjomike]

It's been a long time since I lived in Moscow, but back then, the water quality was pretty bad- the water tasted rusty, and sometimes came out of the faucet orange. Yum.

I recall lots of overcast and fog there in the winters. That used to get me down, but I've learned since that I have a bad case of SADD- I need lots of light in wintertime. A house with lots of windows works fine for me in the winters.

I remember the streets could be slick and difficult during the winter. There are a lot of hills in town, and it was as exciting going up an icy street as coming back down- big adventure either way.

But all in all, Moscow was a pretty nice place, at least for a college kid. It's a little island city- lots going on there, but not much going on in all the little towns that surround it. I liked the local scenery, with it's rolling hills, quite a lot. If I was to ever move there, I would try to find a place out in the country but close to town.

[Keim]

Water quality depends on where you live in town. The newer well is deeper. My house-built in the 50s and near downtown-has very good water.

[Hometown Josie]

I like Moscow! Only downside for me is that I prefer my winters a tad milder. I'd recommend snow tires (and carry chains) and caution for winter driving. Room rates and availabilty during college events can be problematic.

[diggity0169]

The winter lasts for like 9 months. The summer charms you and makes you love the place and then the winter comes along to dash that all away. It just grinds on and on; sometimes it goes weeks or months without sunlight.

Its a quiet little college campus, if you like to go out to bars you can just walk downtown and its loads of fun. I believe college-age men outnumber women here, currently, so the dating realm is as bleak as the weather forecast.

I didn't have a problem getting a job, but that could just be because I went about it in the right way. There's no big employers here less a wal-mart and schweitzer engineering. If you live here for more than a little while you should get a ski pass. If you don't know how, learn.

I'm getting the hell out of here to go someplace warm.

[diggity0169]

Almost forgot, get a place close to downtown. You can just walk there and everything interesting in the town is right there.