Located about an hour east of Portland and at the confluence of the Hood and Columbia Rivers in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, the city of Hood River is the home and hub to scenic mountain and water vistas, adrenaline junkies, fruit orchards, historic landmarks, and brewing excitement. Hood River was discovered by…
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With a population of just under 80,000, Bend is certainly not a large city. However, as the hub to at least 26 breweries in the Central Oregon region, Bend towers over many major metropolises in the world of craft beer. Bend straddles the Deschutes River and is located on the eastern edge of the Cascade…
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Mount Shasta is a volcanic mountain located at the southern end of the Cascade Range in Siskiyou County, California. The mountain towers to 14,179 feet in elevation. Its prominent features dominate the surrounding area of farms, ranches, and forests for many miles. Native Americans considered this mountain a sacred site and the mountain is still…
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Located in the hills near Sacramento, Auburn, California is known for its California Gold Rush history with gold discovered in 1848 and mined for many years. The town is now a California Historical Landmark and the streets are lined with beautiful buildings that take you back in time. The city is also the home of…
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Driving around the California foothills and Gold Country offers an entirely different perspective of this state. There are many small towns that echo the past of the 1800’s, including the gold rush, the logging boom, the thriving fruit industry, and birth of the western railroads. And now there’s an expanding beer industry. I managed to…
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Driving up the western shore of Lake Tahoe from South Lake Tahoe will eventually bring you to Tahoe City. Tahoe City is a nice place to visit or just stop for lunch. The Tahoe Mountain Brewing Company Brewpub is conveniently located on Lake Boulevard and offers food, beer, and a nice view of the lake….
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