The Polar Bear stands apart in a world of cookie-cutter frozen dessert chains, a blue-and-white beacon of authenticity with a cherry-red neon sign that practically screams “WORTH THE DETOUR” to anyone ...

In the tiny town of Merrill, Oregon, where the water tower stands taller than most dreams, there’s a blue-and-white ice cream shop with a name that promises arctic-level refreshment.

As an adult, I feel like it’s really hard to keep track of a lot of things. Especially when everyone moves away after college and becomes so spread out, I’m almost tempted to start taking notes ...