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Heather and I talk to the founder of the Urban Assault Ride and discuss our Spring Break plans. Click here to listen.

The All Trails Challenge pretty much encompasses what an active Portland Family is all about. Read the column here.

Elementary school students are growing their own vegetables at school. They then use those veggies to supplement the school breakfast and lunch programs. On top of that, the garden is integrated into the curriculum, teaching kids math, science, and even art. Oh and the kids who participate are healthier and have higher test scores. Sounds awesome right? Well it is. Click here to listen.

Forest Park is far more amazing than you will ever know. Well you might have an inkling if you do all 80 miles in the All Trails Challenge. Heather and I talk to Stephen Hatfield from the Forest Park Conservancy on today’s show. Listen  here.

Another great spot, in the heart of Forest Park. The Portland Audubon Society also houses the oldest and busiest wildlife rehabilitation facility in Oregon. Read about it here.

We had the owner of Zoller’s Outdoor Odysseys on this week’s show to discuss white water rafting. I’ve been lucky enough to take two trips with the Zoller’s, and I think they’re pretty amazing. Click here to listen to the particulars.

Heather and I welcomed the founder of Portland’s Go-Box on this weeks show. The Go-Box is a re-usable container for Portland’s food carts. Video and audio here.

One of the best family friendly hikes in the Gorge is also one of the best spots to check out columnar basalt. Read the latest Portland Family Outdoors article here.

Today we had Sara Salo, the creator and spokesperson of the School Food Tour on the show. The School Food Tour is a self-supported coast-to-coast bicycle tour that aims to raise public awareness about the need to provide all students with wholesome daily meals and physical activity opportunities. Click here to listen.

In this episode, Heather and I interview the director and producer of the new Hood to Coast documentary, Christoph Baaden. I also learn that Heather is essentially Batman. Listen to the show here.