Ellensburg offers a quiet side to those
who may not be rodeo-prone. In July,
you can look forward to Wine in the Val-
ley, where you will be able to take part
in a tasting at Gallery One for just $12.
The event includes a souvenir wine
glass and will feature the northwest’s
premium local wines. Stop by the
monthly Farmers Market, which is lo-
cated in the heart of town. Here, you’ll
be able to buy locally-grown produce
and wares, along with beautiful hand-
crafted products. Enjoy live entertain-
ment, like jugglers and local musicians,
while you browse the vendors.
Astoria Historical
Museum in The Goonies
Head just south to Astoria, Oregon for a
bit of western history and one heck of a
view. Astoria rests on the southern
banks of the Columbia River, and is the
oldest American settlement west of the
Rocky Mountains. The city used to be a
fur trading post, but now boasts some of
the most incredibly scenic views in the
region.
Astoria, Oregon
Parasailing, kayaking, hiking, and fishing
are all very popular summertime activi-
ties in Astoria, as the land is booming
with evergreens and wide open, moun-
tainous terrain. You may know Astoria
from the famous movie, The Goonies.
The Oregon Film Museum has an exten-
sive exhibit list for a variety of movies
that were filmed on the land, but you can
relive the actual Goonies movie here.
Take a self-guided tour to places like the
bowling alley where Chunk saw the po-
lice chase, or “stage your own breakout”
at the Clatsop County Jail, which is now
the actual building that the film museum
resides in.
Kick back and relax with a craft beer
from the Astoria Brewing Company after
your long day of touring and sightsee-
ing. The Astoria Brewing Company has
an eclectic and tasty lineup of beers to
choose from, including the Bitter Bitch
Imperial IPA, and the Trolley Stop Stout,
which is a dark malt with a hint of choco-
late. At 6.7% ABV, it is the strongest beer
on the menu. Order the cheesy beer
fondue to pair nicely with your beer, or a
Halibut burger, if you’re feeling adven-
turous.