She never really stopped hustling. Now Liz Guzman is chasing a bigger dream — finding the sweet spot where Mexican and Anglo neighbors come together over great food, drinks, live music and a dance floor.

Our columnist Ryan Lawrence is on winter break, but he is not letting any moss grow. He took a trip to the Fort Dalles Museum and located a 1904 electric car, fire bells, a place where drinks were traded for antlers and more. Take a ride with Ryan through this fact-pact piece in homage to your hometown.