The World’s Best Backyard

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Let’s meet up with Tori. She’s studying history with an emphasis in Europe, and pursuing a minor in German. But that’s not all. Tori is here to tell us about the massive amounts of outdoor recreation and community activities all within a short walk or drive from Moscow. Take it away.

– Thanks, Alex. Hi, everyone. When it came time to pick a college, I knew that I wanted to get out and be on my own, but not be too far away from everything and everyone that I knew. So being only an hour and a half away from my hometown of Coeur d’Alene, the University of Idaho seemed like the perfect compromise. Growing up in North Idaho, it’s almost impossible not to be involved in some sort of outdoor sport hobby or activity. I love that by attending the University of Idaho and living in Moscow, I get to not only continue the activities that I already love, but I get to explore new ones as well. Some of my favorite things to do here have been attend the weekly farmers’ markets and hang out and study with friends in the arboretum on campus. If you don’t already have an activity that you love, the Vandal Ventures Orientation Program is a great way for incoming freshmen to get to know other students, the outdoors and discover a new activity. The Outdoor Rec Program also offers great options for affordable rental gear and guided trips for all students and skill levels. It’s a great way to explore new activities. I love riding my bike or walking along the Laton Trail, paddle boarding near the neighboring town of Troy during the summer and hiking Moscow Mountain in the fall. Moscow and the University of Idaho are full of opportunities to explore the outdoors, which will leave you with lasting memories and enhance your college experience. And studying abroad this upcoming semester in Germany where I plan to continue all the activities that I’ve grown to love here in the world’s best backyard. Thanks for listening. Back to you, Alex.

– Tori, it sure sounds like it’s hard to be bored with outdoor activities in every season, and that Vandal Ventures Orientation sounds like a great way to get started in your first year. I’d love to spend more time exploring Idaho with Vandals like you. Thanks again.