Adam Sawyer

This week’s column is about my daughter’s favorite place. The untouched ancient wilderness that is Opal Creek. Unfortunately, the column links are no longer available online. But I describe the area in detail in my book, Hiking Waterfalls in Oregon.

In this episode, we spoke with  Heidi Ahrens the creator of the outdoor baby network. Despite the name, this site is not just for babies. It’s for all kids. It is an extensive network of blog posts, forums, advice, gear reviews, etc., designed to help like-minded parents get their kids into the great outdoors. Check out the show here.

One of my daughter’s all time favorites. A must do if you live in the area! Read the column here.

This week’s show was great! Dimity and Sarah (co-authors of the book Run Like a Mother) are some pretty inspirational ladies. And I didn’t get laughed out of the building for having a double-digit body fat percentage. Check it.

I had Eugene Buchanan, author of “Outdoor Parents, Outdoor Kids: A guide to getting your kids active in the great outdoors” on the show yesterday. We have a lot in common (shocker) and chatted about our own successes and failures in getting the kids outside. Also, did you know JFK was worried that our kids weren’t being active enough? Imagine what he’d say today! Check it out.

There is a ton of free, outdoor, family friendly stuff to do this summer. Concerts, movies and more, all courtesy of Portland’s Parks and Recreation. Read about it here.

The Oregon Zoo is a pioneer among zoos when it comes to sustainable practices and innovative ways to take care of its animals, making it a perfect HybridLife destination. In this episode, Heather and I speak with Krista Swan, Senior Public Affairs Specialist and Events Coordinator at the Oregon Zoo, about why zoos are an important and integral part of our outdoor experience. Check out the show here.

How much time does your child spend each day, staring at a screen? TV, Computer, Video Games, Cell phone… 4 hours? 6 hours? American kids spend an average of 7 and a half hours per day watching something or looking at a screen. Meg Merrill, the producer of the award winning Documentary, “Play Again” joined Heather and I to talk about this epidemic. Check it out here.

If you haven’t taken the family to the Ape Caves yet, leave the house now. Right now. Read about them in this week’s Portland Family Outdoors column.

Eating in the wilderness is more than freeze dried fruit and cashews. Heather and I spoke with Mary (Howley) Ryan, a registered dietician and author of Backcountry Nutrition – Eating Beyond the Basics. Click here to listen.