Via Magazine – AAA Traveler’s Guide
Best of -  Nov/Dec 2006
“Meatiest rest stop… Winetasting? Been there, swirled, sipped, and spat that. But jerky tasting? Now there’s something to sink your teeth into. At the Gary West Meats Jerky Factory and Tasting Room in Jacksonville, Ore., you can try strips of free-range elk and bison as well as Angus beef in Cajun, teriyaki, and cracked pepper flavors. Warning: You might get some funny looks if you start to talk about the jerky’s "bouquet."