Corvallis

Are you ever just drawn to a certain place that you visit?  You get there, do a little exploration, see what there is to offer and then determine that, maybe, just maybe, you don't want to leave.

Corvallis, Oregon may just be one of those places for me.  There is so much to do in this small university town which doesn't have the feel of the roughly 55,000 population.  It's situated about an hour and a half south of Portland and it is one of the greenest places I've ever been.  The craft beer scene is alive and well here too with 5 brew houses.

The tree lined streets around the university are reflective of the East Coast Ivy League campuses.  The downtown core has that tight-knit feel with its numerous, small, family owned businesses.  In fact, it's rare to see a big box store here or even franchises that I'm so used to seeing, and that is refreshing.

It feels like home.  Sitting here at Block 15 Brewery with the family drinking quite possibly one of the best imperial stouts I've ever had, the Super Nebula, I can see myself living here.  Sure, family has alot to do with it, but this is a great place.

I'm going to enjoy my weekend and have a beer and time with family and I hope you find the time to do the same.

Cheers