Tillamook, United States

So just after posting my last entry, Cory arrived at the coffee cafe and explained the day was way too nice to be inside. So with that said, Friday afternoon was spent driving to Mt. Hood. Many stops were made along the way, including: Columbia River ...

... two of them but the second mysteriously burnt down some years ago. "So what about the cheese" you say?  Well, Tillamook is even more famous for the Tillamook cheese factory. And what trip could be complete without getting my hands on some ...

Moving inland slightly, we spent a night in Tillamook. This stop included a visit to the world-famous Tillamook cheese/dairy plant for a fascinating tour of the production of cheese, milk, butter, sour cream, and ice cream. Free samples, of course! We ...

... .  We left without buying any socks, but headed straight for the cheese factory 14 miles down the road.  The Tillamook cheese factory is a happening place.  There were schools and tourists all over the place.  We got free samples ...