Molalla River Mural, downtown Canby Continue heading southeast for a big welcome in Molalla. Over the past 100 years, the community has celebrated its rural roots—especially with the Molalla Buckeroo, a multiday rodeo each July—and its ability to reinvent itself. This spirit drives Main Street’s growth. Local favorite Cowgirl Trading Co. carries fun Western wear and decor, while the new Par-Li & Co. Boutique o ers trendy clothing, bath treats and fun snacks, including MoonPies. New restaurants, including the Humble Pig Café, are also opening alongside established favorites—from the Hitching Post Café to the Prairie House Inn & Cowboy Coffee Shop. While visiting, watch for Rodeo Walk of Fame plaques commemorating rodeo greats and the city’s history. No visit is complete without touring Molalla stops on the South Clackamas Farm Loop, from the always-popular Alpacas at Marquam Hill Ranch (o ering tours and summer alpaca yoga) to Willamette Valley Melon Company. Get outside in all the beauty that makes Mt. Hood Territory magical with a trip to the Molalla River Recreation Area and its less-traveled trails. willamettevalley.org | 23 TMK Creamery, Canby SIP STOPS MEET A FEW OF THE AREA’S CRAFT BEVERAGE PRODUCERS Hanson Vineyards This family-owned and 100% estate-grown winery may be small, but it boasts 11 varieties of wine grapes, one recent favorite being Gamay. Bring your own picnic, and stay a while on their outdoor patio. TMK Distillery Canby's TMK Creamery—the world's first creamery and farmstead distillery—turns leftover whey from its cheesemaking process into "cowcohol" (like sipping vodka). Wooden Shoe Vineyards The iconic Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm is best known for its 40 acres (16 hectares) of flowers, which blossom each spring. But its garden campus also includes a small-lot winery, having planted 6 acres (2.4 hectares) of grapes in 2009 and bottling its first vintage in 2012. Stop by Wooden Shoe’s renovated tasting room for a flight and a tour of the colorful grounds. Terra Vina Wines Family-owned Terra Vina Wines believes fruit should speak for itself and that great wine begins in the vineyard. Here, meticulous natural farming practices and a long hang time combine with natural cellar techniques for wines that reflect a purity of flavor and balance. Their resulting “Big Red” wines are full-bodied and opulently complex. Vanguard Brewing Housed in an industrial space with a 15-barrel brewing system, Vanguard Brewing largely focuses on crafting classic beers in traditional style, with a crisp pilsner and well-balanced IPA always on draft. But there’s also space for experimentation on the tasting room tap list, where you can spot a wider range of seasonal and limited releases. Both the taproom and beer garden welcome patrons 21 and over.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTcxMjMwNg==