<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"></head><body dir="auto"><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Courtesy of <i>Livability</i> at:</div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><a href="http://www.livability.com/top-10/10-best-college-towns-2014/moscow/id#.U_InaHCrvok.facebook">http://www.livability.com/top-10/10-best-college-towns-2014/moscow/id#.U_InaHCrvok.facebook</a></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">-------------------------------------</div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>Moscow is #8 on the List of Top Ten College Towns 2014</b></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Visible from just about any part of <a href="http://livability.com/moscow/id" target="_blank" style="outline: none; text-decoration: none;">Moscow, Idaho</a>, are high mountains, lush forests and crystal clear streams that endlessly tempt residents of this college town to engage in outdoor adventures. These amazing natural amenities can be especially distracting to students at the University of Idaho who must hit the books before they hit the backcountry. The city serves as a gateway to camping, fishing, mountain biking, snowmobiling and skiing.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Unfortunately for the easily distracted, Moscow's amazing natural attractions aren't the only things that will lure students away from the classroom. Eclectic restaurants, coffee shops, taverns and art galleries draw both residents and U of I students out to play. Like any good college town, Moscow's arts scene blossoms in a variety of mediums, from live music and performance art to paintings, sculptures and crafts. One of Moscow's biggest events is the university's annual homecoming parade that weaves through the downtown area. The event draws thousands of residents, students and alumni who later converge at Kibbie Dome to watch the football team. The city's annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival brings thousands of music lovers to campus, while the Renaissance Fair takes downtown Moscow back to the era of knights in shining armor. Smaller art events and concert series are attended by hundreds of residents.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Bicycle racks are a common element in Moscow's downtown area, which offers tree-lined streets with wide sidewalks and rows of shops and restaurants. The predominately liberal mindset of residents here yields a laid-back atmosphere where all walks of life are welcomed. At places like Bucer's Coffeehouse & Pub, you'll just as easily find a Bible study group as you will a bachelor party. Thanks to the high number of college students who don't have time or just don't want to cook, there is a large collection of restaurants serving everything from pizza to Peruvian cuisine.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><strong>Home of:</strong> University of Idaho Vandals<br><strong>Student population:</strong> 11,180<br><strong>Conference:</strong> Sun Belt<br><strong>Where to hang:</strong> John's Alley Tavern, a live music venue and bar<br><strong>Where to eat:</strong> Nectar, a farm-to-table restaurant serving refined comfort foods<br><strong>Extra credit:</strong> Tri-State Idaho's Most Interesting Store, which is part outdoor outfitters, part hardware store, part gift shop and part gourmet housewares store</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">---------------------</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Hello Walk at the University of Idaho in Moscow is one of the campus' most popular pathways.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><img src="cid:DC7193BD-A703-4C01-911E-0585E6344EF0" alt="image.jpeg" id="DC7193BD-A703-4C01-911E-0585E6344EF0" width="620" height="413"></p></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">-------------------------------------<br><br><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">"Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)</span></div><div><a href="http://www.moscowcares.com/" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">http://www.MoscowCares.com</font></a></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tom Hansen</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Moscow, Idaho</span></div></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">(UI '96)</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>