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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson hits the beverage trifecta, connecting with beer, wine, and coffee experts who share a passion for Northern California. First, Johnson speaks with California craft beer pioneer Ken Grossman, founder of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Grossman shares tales of how his empire took shape and offers insights into some of his favorite activities in and around Chico—including mountain biking, fishing, and taking a behind-the-scenes “Beer Geek Tour.” After that, our host chats with winemaker Chris Turkovich about the charming Yolo County town of Winters. Turkovich discusses where to go for private wine tastings, sunflower field tours, and eclectic dining. He also breaks down must-see stops along Highway 128’s Wine to Waves road trip, which runs from Winters all the way to the Mendocino coast. Finally, Johnson speaks with Sam LaRobardiere, founder of the award-winning Theory Coffee Roasters in Redding. The pair discuss a variety of outdoor experiences, ranging from swimming in Whiskeytown Lake to waterfall hikes to mountain biking along the Sacramento River.

In this episode, we travel the Redwood Highway through the legendary Avenue of the Giants, with some of the tallest trees in the world. As we head up the northern coast, we stop in Trinidad for an iconic sunset at one of our favorite black sand beaches. Finally, we make it to the border of Oregon – check it out! Excited to announce our new van life adventure series “Northbound”! Every week, follow our journey with a new episode showcasing our 5,000 mile trip where we lived entirely on the road and visited some of the most gorgeous winter places in the Northwest, including Oregon, Olympic National Park, the Rocky Mountains, and more. Catch up on our previous road trip “From East to West” across America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDZSaDAs5vQ&list=PLCdQ1lg2YgdnZnFPhxw5SED793f91SoMx&index=1Follow our journey and subscribe to this channel for more life, laughs, and adventure 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIoBVyxitpk_qBWqFQ020Qw?sub_confirmation=1Talk to us in the comments below! Ask questions and share it with other van life, music, and travel lovers! Stay tuned for more videos.Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:20 On the Way to Trinidad1:00 One Log House2:20 The Legend of Big ****3:05 A Hitchhiker in the Wilderness4:22 Quite Ready For Another Adventure5:00 Avenue of the Giants6:56 Serenity, by Jan8:08 An Unexpected Problem9:30 “The Fall”10:58 Black Sand Beaches in Trinidad15:20 The California/Oregon Border16:45 Camping in Brookings, Oregon19:49 There is no Dana, Only Zuul20:06 OutroAbout my channel:My name is Andrea Nicole King and I’m a little dreamer. Nothing makes me happier than traveling around in my 1988 Happy Times G20 conversion van! I’m a singer/songwriter and have a debut album coming out later this year. Make sure to subscribe, share, and push the notification bell if you want to support my channel!You can follow my travels & music on:https://www.instagram.com/theandreanicolekinghttps://www.facebook.com/theandreanicolekinghttps://www.theandreanicoleking.comFollow Will:https://www.instagram.com/officialwillashhttps://www.facebook.com/officialwillashhttps://www.twitter.com/officialwillashThank you so much for watching! Stay tuned for more!