Territory Tales

Happyrock Coffee is more than just a coffee shop, it's a cornerstone in the community of Gladstone. Hear the story of how Lisa Halcom came to own this little icon, and turn it into the community's coffee shop and so much more.

As a young child, William Kaiser used to replant samplings from the wild in his parents' yard. Now he and his family own a Christmas tree farm on a historic property outside of Oregon City. Hear the story behind how this man made Christmas his living.

The Lakewood Center for the Arts houses one of the longest-running theaters in the entire state of Oregon. At the helm is Andrew Edwards, a live-long lover of theater, and a bundle of energy promoting the arts scene in Lake Oswego. Hear the tale behind this storied performing arts center and the man behind it.

More than 175 years ago, Bob Hill's relative made his way along the Oregon Trail. Today, Bob helps keep that heritage alive at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. Hear the story behind his volunteering, and the museum itself in our latest Territory Tales podcast.

In a region known for its craft beers, Ken Johnson has been creating award-winning beer when many of today's brewers were still too young to even drink their product. Hear what makes his beers unique (hint: It has to do with the Clackamas River) and his fun approach to crafting and life in general.

Cider was the preferred drink of our founding fathers, but it fell out of favor back in the 20's when prohibition outlawed all alcoholic beverages. It never really came back until recently, as craft beverage enthusiasts have recently rediscovered this classic drink. Dan Lawrence recently opened Stone Circle Cider outside of Estacada. His cider is made in the traditional, English style. Hear his story and how this American adopted an English tradition and is making it work in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory.

Jessica Hanson loves food. She adores it so much that she thoughtfully oversees it every step of the way, long before it ever makes it inside her kitchen. Her approach is fun and lighthearted and never imposing, which make her classes fun to take. Hear the story of how this one time financial wizard, traded her calculator for an apron.

Imagine going from not liking the water to a top paddling competitor in the world. Listen as Sam Drevo, owner of eNRG Kayaking in Oregon City, tells how he made the journey. You'll hear about his adventures, and the numerous options in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory. You'll also hear about his stewardship of the environment with his non-profit, We Love Clean Rivers.

Alapacas aren't just adorable, their fiber is prized for its strength, softness and hypoallergenic status. Hear how a CPA and a stay at home mom became prize-winning alpaca farmers in our latest Territory Tales podcast.

Cliff Barackman from Finding Bigfoot is opening a new museum in the town of Boring, Oregon, just outside the Mt. Hood National Forest. Hear what first got Cliff interested in Bigfoot, and how he came to be one of the leading voices in the Bigfoot community. And learn why he chose Boring to house his new North American Bigfoot Museum in Boring. The museum opens in Mid July 2019.

Pickathon has become a leader in the music festival world by flipping the standard business model upside down, and being successful in the process. Hear how this festival has become one of the top music events in the country by the founder, Zale Shoenborn.

This is second installment of our two-part podcast with Bob Moore, the owner of Bob's Red Mill. Hear how this small business quickly grew while he was years ahead of the whole grain trends. You'll also learn how this generous business owner has shared the profits with each of his employees.

This first part of the story outlines how this now famous health food icon got his start. Learn how he went from owning a gas station to being the forefront of an entire field of healthy food.

Dan Davis' first career was in the military. After returning home from combat and suffering the same effects so many other veterans experience, her turned to nature to find solace. That decision changed his life, as he now works to create similar opportunities for other veterans, and people in general. Hear the story behind Dan Davis and the Bureau of Land Management.

Bob Denman proves that age is just a state of mind, as at 77 he's changing careers...again! This former newspaper reporter, then marketing executive, changed jobs when most people think about retiring, and started a job forging gardening tools. Now, when most people have long since retired, he's revamping that business approach and doing something new again. Hear the story behind Bob Denman, and Red Hammber Forge.

Barb Iverson behind the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival shares the story of how this incredibly poplar event came to be. There's even more happening at this busy farm though, between their Wooden Shoe wines and new Red Barn Hemp brand, the Iverson family has some great history with an exciting future as well.

They packed up their family and drove half way across the country to a former dairy farm. That location is now the popular St. Josef's Winery, one of the oldest wineries in Oregon. Hear about the second generation to to take over this family-run business, and learn the secrets behind their success.

One of the most iconic images in all of Oregon is that of Mt. Hood. And just as iconic is Timberline Lodge and Ski Area. This historic structure almost went away. Hear how one man saved Timberline Lodge and Ski Area, and how his family continues to make it a popular spot in Oregon today and into the future.

Territory Tales spoke with Tim Hohl, the man behind Coin Toss Brewing in Oregon City. Tim combined his love of craft brewing and history to create a unique brewery that has been garnering a lot of attention.