Welcome to AdamSawyer.com. I am a single father/writer/photographer/tour guide, living in Portland, Oregon. When I moved to the area I was an Information Technology specialist with a well-paying job. 
The job was also soul-crushing. In an attempt to enjoy my livelihood, I quit the office job with the intent of somehow making a living at enjoying the great outdoors. Now I work as a “Resident Expert”, or tour guide for Portland Walking Tours and serve as a moderator for the popular hiking resource Portlandhikers.org. In addition to freelance travel writing, I pen articles as the Portland Hiking Examiner for Examiner.com as well as the bi-weekly column Portland Family Outdoors for Craigmore Creations. I co-hosted the KEEN HybridLife Radio Show for its duration, and now serve as an ambassador for the company. The paychecks might be smaller, but I’ve never been happier.
My objective is to share through words and images, a unique perspective on my favorite places in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
All of my published writings and photos will be posted on this site, as well as direct links to online works.
Contact me at oneadamtwelv@hotmail.com
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Have you been to the Cape Horn Trail yet? I went yesterday. Nice hike. Part of it is closed until July for peregrine falcon nesting season. Damn peregrine falcons always getting in my way. Someone spent a pretty penny on the Nancy Russell Overlook on the trail. Usually an overlook means a good view and don’t step too close to the edge, but this overlook has a full on stone structure.
http://www.capehorntrail.org/
Hey Ross, how have you been? The Cape Horn trail is a gem! I had the privilege of re-routing some of the upper trail 2 years ago with the Trails Skills College. Before that is was essentially a volunteer maintained boot path. You should definitely come back when the lower trail is open. It makes for a great loop!
This is inspiring for someone from cubicle land!
Thanks katelynmurf…..I hope you get out someday
I have nominated you for the Liebster award check out my post with all the rules and information! I just love what you are doing here!
Dude, that is awesome!!!! Sounds like you did the right thing and are really enjoying life! I am enjoying mine too, but you have take’n it to the extreme. I love it.
Thanks Rob! I love your site, keep up the good work!
Thanks
I went to Tour Directing school in San Fran over a year ago and can now lead people on trips around the world. I haven’t really sought out the jobs yet. Went on two big trips this year (Africa – 6 weeks) and (solo 6-week road trip through US). Anyway, we have a lot in common! Glad you’re happy!! ~Sherry~
Thanks, Sherry!
Hi Adam, Congratulations on the inspiring life change! James and I went through a similar thing a while ago and never looked back – it was SO liberating. Wishing you all the best, Terri
Thanks folks