Regina, Saskatchewan, is a city of just over 250,000 people, and features more than 350,000 hand-planted trees, an extensive park system and an array of museums, cathedrals and other elegant structures But back in 1882, it was little more than a pile…

At the base of English Mountain, about 45 minutes east of Knoxville, Tennessee, a bountiful natural spring bubbles up over 25 million gallons of crystal clear water every day For many generations, Native Americans had this place marked as a source of…

Nestled in the vibrant city of Calgary, Alberta, Banded Peak Brewing has established itself as a prominent player in the local craft beer scene With its commitment to quality, innovation, and community, Banded Peak has garnered a loyal following of b…

The trouble with hard work is that it’s not easy It’s often harder than you thought it would be and doesn’t pay off as quickly as you hoped it would Mark Freeland has been there, done that and bought the T-Shirt Mark is one of those guys who ca…

For Ryan Scholz, everything was ok Fine, in fact He was in advertising and branding, working for a couple of realty companies Not a bad job, but it wasn’t fueling his passion With a background in hospitality, he had always dreamed of creating a spa…

Drive… Determination… Hard work… History… These are just some of the ingredients present in every drop produced by Whipper Snapper Distilleries in Perth, Western Australia   In 2010, Jimmy McKeown and Alasdair Malloch were tw…

Mike Fava grew up in Philadelphia and turned his engineering background and love for brewing into a successful career As Head brewer at Oxbow Brewing in Maine, he helped that business grow and expand, establishing himself as one of the most skilled b…

Mike Frohlich has been dreaming about owning a brewery since 1996 Like most of the people we highlight, someone with a dream, combined with drive, means it’s only a matter of time In this case, the time came when Mike met Todd Sattler, a fellow ent…

Like many young men, Leighton Moore wasn’t enchanted by school At 16, he opted out and worked in his family’s motel in Ocean City, Maryland After a trip to Jamaica, he was inspired to recreate the relaxed atmosphere and vibe and open hi…

Jim Thorpe, PA is a small picturesque town where tourism is the lead industry and it is considered one of the jewels of the Poconos With a population of 4500, it’s not hard to know your neighbors and you can always expect a friendly nod or hello fr…