Mount Shasta’s Realm

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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There’s Beer Gold in Those California Hills – Part 2

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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There’s Beer Gold in Those California Hills – Part 1

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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Tahoe Mountain Brewing Company Brewpub – Tahoe City, CA

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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South Lake Tahoe Breweries

South Lake Tahoe straddles the California and Nevada state line.  The California side offers hiking and bike trails, swimming and boating, skiing, climbing, and tons of other activities. The Nevada side offers all of the same plus casinos for gambling. There are also 3 breweries in the immediate Lake Tahoe area. The Brewery at Lake…

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On the Road Again – Part 2

Having made our way through Sequoia National Forest, we traveled to Clovis, CA to meet friends and spend the night. There were no plans to visit any breweries in the Clovis area, but I brought craft beer to share.  That evening we enjoyed Mike Hess Brewing Anno Quatro and Anderson Valley Brewing Heelch O’Hops. Both…

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