Portland Family Outdoors: Fall Hiking for the Family

29 09 2011

You want a fall hike with color? I got your fall hike with color! Click here to read all about it.





HybridLife Radio: The National Outdoor Leadership School

29 09 2011

In this episode, Heather and I speak with Bruce Palmer, the head of Admissions and Marketing for the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). NOLS was established in 1965 by Paul Petzoldt to teach “technical outdoor skills, leadership, and environmental ethics in some of the world’s wildest and most awe-inspiring classrooms.” Listen here.





HybridLife Radio: Playworks Portland

21 09 2011
In this episode, Heather and I spoke with Jonathan Blasher, the executive director of Playworks Portland. Playworks is a national non-profit that is maximizing the potential of recess and play to promote the well being of children, especially those in low-income elementary schools. Click here to listen.




Portland Family Outdoors: The Wahkeena-Multnomah Loop

20 09 2011

Embrace the tourists people. Read the latest installment here.





HybridLife Radio: “60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Portland” author Paul Gerald

8 09 2011

Author (and friend) Paul Gerald joined Heather and I for an entertaining conversation about hiking. Click here to listen.





Portland Family Outdoors: Ramona Falls

1 09 2011

One of the best waterfalls in the area is also one of our family’s favorite hikes. Read about it here.





HybridLife Radio: The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index

27 08 2011

On this week’s show Heather and I talk with Dan Witters about the Gallup-Healthways Well Being Index. The well-being index rates states and cities on overall well-being. This was an extremely interesting show for me. You might be surprised to find out where your city ranks. Check it out.





Portland Family Outdoors: The 4T Trail

16 08 2011

Trail, Tram, Trolley and Train. The 4T Trail is quintessential Portland. Read about it here.





HybridLife Radio: Tha National Parks Conservation Association

10 08 2011

This week Heather and I talked with Kristen Brengel of the National Parks Conservation Association. There’s a lot of things that are threatening the parks, but there’s also a lot being done to save them. Click here to listen.





HybridLife Radio: Minneapolis, HybridLife Destination

7 08 2011

Did you know that Minneapolis recently took over Portland for #1 bike city in the U.S.? It’s true. In this episode, Heather and I talk with Kristen Montag of Meet Minneapolis about everything the city has to offer. Listen here.