"The Palouse, Idaho-Washington States border" Moscow by XenoHumph

Moscow Travel Guide: 13 reviews and 39 photos

Green fields, black basalt

The Palouse, a region of big rolling hills covered with wheat, lentil or canola fields, stradles the border between the states of Idaho and Washington. The 2 main towns, both with a University, are Moscow (Idaho) and Pullman (Washington) separated by only 8 miles. The Palouse hills are cut by deep spectacular canyons in black basalts (for example that of the Snake river) sometimes enhanced by giant white water falls. The villages are quaint with colorfull old barns and houses, just like it was in the 50' maybe, unspoiled, rural and quaint.

Palouse Falls, Washington, USA

Location of Moscow, Idaho (the red star!)

Location of Moscow, Idaho, USA

Pros and Cons

Pros:beauty of the landscapes, kindness of the locals
Cons:isolated, no freeways (a blessing??!)
In a nutshell:Spectacular landscapes, America's countryside untouched and quaint.

Last visit to Moscow: Feb 2006
Intro Updated Sep 13, 2006
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Map of the Columbia River Basalt province (grey) - Moscow

The Columbia River Basalt Province Favorites (1)

Between 17 and 15.5 millions years ago, this region was a very fierce furnace of relentless flowing lavas, simply... more travel advice

Bud's garage in Palouse, Washington, USA - Moscow

Call Bud in Palouse to tow your car out... Warnings Or Dangers (2)

If you are as careless as us and get your car stuck in some Palouse mud, I can suggest you a good address to help you... more travel advice

Washington State University campus, Pullman, USA - Moscow

Washington State University, Pullman,... Local Customs (3)

The other major university of the area is that of Washington State. Also located on a hill overlooking Pullman, it has... more travel advice

Barn near Palouse, Washington, USA - Moscow

Beautiful old barns of the Palouse Local Customs (3)

The Palouse hills are dotted with colorful farms, most in the old style of painted wood houses. The barns are... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
Excellent quiet hotel

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Comments (8)

toonsarah Mar 1, 2011 at 11:14 AM Report Abuse

Never thought about visiting Idaho but maybe we should - we love these "big sky country" landscapes :-)
Nemorino Jul 15, 2007 at 2:48 AM Report Abuse

Since you had a conference discount I suppose you were there for a conference? If so, what about? Sounds like a fine location for an *undisturbed* conference, actually.
tini58de Mar 22, 2007 at 11:34 AM Report Abuse

What a beautifully done page on a fairly remote but yet so interesting region of the US! Thanks so much for introducing it to us!
GuthrieColin Sep 19, 2006 at 11:22 PM Report Abuse

Great Page, I can't believe you found good things to do out here in the Palouse
mtncorg Sep 13, 2006 at 8:57 PM Report Abuse

'Updated'? Did you actually go back to Moscow, like their football coach?
Maillekeukeul Jul 21, 2005 at 1:58 PM Report Abuse

Quoi que tu en dises, c'est tout de meme la loose... :-D
JLBG Jul 12, 2005 at 8:44 PM Report Abuse

Quelques-unes de tes photos (celle d'intro en particulier) me font penser à un petit voyage à Colfax depuis Seattle pour rendre visite à un cousin très éloigné qui avait quitté ses parents et la France à l'âge de 10 ans pour s'installer au Nouveau Monde!
rsleisk Jul 8, 2005 at 6:14 AM Report Abuse

Great landscape photos! Glad you got unstuck from the mud:)!