...it’s my hometown, and it’s pretty good if you think about it. Mountains for climbing? Check. Lake for swimming? Check. Rivers for fishing? Check. Mushroom picking? Check. Community theatre? Check. Good public library? Check. Cool funky restaurant with unexpectedly good food? Check.

So, no, not a big place and no Gap or Starbucks. The weather can be miserable – too cold, too hot, too wet, too cloudy. By why apologize for it? Outdoor enthusiasts will like the place and its environs especially, but even as a stop for a coffee on the way to or from the coast, it’s pretty decent!