Four months, 56 locations, 102 stamps, many, many pints, and, of course, lots of good times, that’s a bit of what it took to become a “Cosmic Tripster.” So what exactly is a Cosmic Tripster? A Cosmic Tripster is someone who has collected all of the stamps in their McMenamins Passport. With various pubs, breweries, theaters, and historic properties spread throughout Oregon and Washington, McMenamins is a Northwest icon. For $20, passports let you collect different stamps from all of the McMenamins locations and earn prizes along the way, including a grand prize once you have collected all of the stamps.
Becoming a Cosmic Tripster was a fun way to spend the summer. Here are some of the highlights of the quest, which you will also find on Page 29 of my passport:
Favorite Pub: Six Arms in Seattle
Favorite Hotel: Edgefield
Longest Distance Traveled: Mill Creek Brewpub (211 miles)
Shortest Distance Traveled: Sherwood Pub (1.7 miles)
Favorite Pint: Dave’s Devil Juice Double Red Ale at Highland Pub & Brewery
Favorite Food: Portland Dip at Roseburg Station
Favorite Server: Jenna (Barley Mill Pub)
Favorite Wine: White Rabbit
Favorite Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy at the Bagdad Theater
Favorite Light Fixture: Crystal Ballroom chandelier
Favorite Architecture: Bagdad Theater
Most Unique Artwork: Grand Lodge
Well, what are you waiting for? Pick up a passport today, and start your quest. Who knows, maybe we’ll see you at the annual Passport Club Party.
Four Traveling Macs 