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Betting on Beer at Banger Brewing Las Vegas Nevada
Banger Brewing Las Vegas Nevada In the land of margaritas by the yard, non-existent open container laws and glassy eyes from a long night before, I found myself not at the head of a craps table, or...
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Bellingham Tap Trail: Challenge Accepted
Bellingham Washington Tap Trail I sat at a table in the Archer Ale House (1212 10th Street) in Bellingham Washington contemplating what to do. There was a lofty goal in front of me, The Bellingham Tap...
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Top Things To Do In Glacier National Park This Summer
Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park Road trip season is upon us. We are loading up our cars with tents, hiking packs and our favorite 6 packs of beer. And we are also loading up our vacations with...
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Touring Brewers On The Bay & Rogue House of Spirits Newport Oregon
Brewers On The Bay in Newport Oregon With the faint aroma of fermentation and the saturation of moist, yes I said it, air, I stood in a group of strangers. A rush of air flew behind me, not from the...
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Visiting the new Payette Brewery in Boise Idaho
The new Payette Brewery and Taproom A year ago I was in Boise and stopped at Payette Brewery’s tap room. The spot was simple, located in an industrial part of town. A typical brewery with a small...
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Round Lake Idaho State Park & Panhandle Historic Rivers Passage Scenic Byway
Round Lake Idaho State Park In the profession of travel writing, there is a common thread between us all. We are always traveling AWAY from our homes. Seeking adventure elsewhere. But when you live in...
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First Time Camping With Dogs: Beachside State Recreation Site
Beachside State Recreation Site Back in 2014, I was unemployed for a few months. Fortunately, it was summer and my friends own land “down by the river”, near the town where I live. I took a few days...
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Exploring Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area Newport Oregon
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area near Newport Oregon In between dogs barking and laughter from a nearby group of children playing on the black cobblestone beach I heard a low rumbling. A rumbling...
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Beer Flights At Flathead Lake Brewing Company, Flathead Montana
Flathead Lake Brewing Company Sometimes wanderlust overtakes me. Normally I am a planner. Down. To. The. Minute. But on a Sunday late last year, I decided to not plan down to the minute. It was a...
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A Beer Lover’s Guide To Dining In Coeur D’ Alene Idaho
Moontime’s Falafel Burger Like any long-term relationship, although they can enjoy their time alone, they are often best when paired together. They are not your traditional couple, but the two are...
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Dog-Friendly Hikes In North Idaho You And Your Dog Should Do Part 1
Roman Nose Lakes When you live in North Idaho you are pretty much required to go hiking. I am not a huge fan of hiking, however. I know it’s just walking uphill but I blame it on my childhood. Our...
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Dog-Friendly Hikes In North Idaho You And Your Dog Should Do Part 2
Boomer and Jovi swimming at Farragut State Park It is week two of our two part series of hiking North Idaho with your dog. Last week I offered up some trails in the northern most part of Idaho’s...
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Your Dog-Friendly Check List For Newport Oregon
Newport’s Historic Bayfront Oregon is a state that you love if you are traveling with your dog. They practically welcome you with open arms, allowing dogs at the majority of their beaches, state parks...
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A Return To Glacier Brewing Polson Montana
Glacier Brewing Polson Montana Let us step back to 2012 to the inaugural day of my first solo road trip. It was a warm sunny day when I arrived at the town of Polson Montana. A slight breeze created a...
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A Beer Lover’s Guide to Sandpoint Idaho
A list of Sandpoint’s beer-friendly places If you love beer and you are planning a trip to Sandpoint Idaho, you are in the right place because this list will cover all your bases when it comes to...
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My Nerdiness Is Exposed At Badass Backyard Brewing, Spokane Valley
Beer flight at Badass Backyard Brewing As history tells us, it was the Egyptians who first developed beer. It was not men, but Egyptian women, who were crafting the beer. And for that, we thank these...
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The Fiery History Behind The Pulaski Tunnel Trail Wallace Idaho
Entrance to the Nicholson Mine This 2017 summer has been a fantastic few months for us. As we wind down, heading into fall, I was thinking about all the sunny and warm days we have had. And as I think...
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Beer Tasting at Sedition Brewing, The Dalles Oregon
Sedition Brewing As I was zipping along I-84 on my way to Portland Oregon, I pulled into the town of The Dalles Oregon. I was greeted by quaint brick buildings that lined the streets. Although I...
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If You Throw A Temper Tantrum In The Woods And No One Sees It, Did It Really...
I was happy at the start of the trail I heard the rumble of gravel as my hiking boot skated across the rocks. Gravity, like a bitch, began to yank me down to the ground. I heard a loud popping noise as...
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Familiarity Found At Barbarian Brewery Garden City Idaho
Tasting flight at Barbarian Brewery Sometimes the beer world can be small. As I sat at Barbarian Brewery, 500 miles away from home, I ordered myself a tasting flight and glanced to the left as I...
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