"Our Renewable Nation" comes to Chico, as Colin and Carrick McCullough make a stop on their cross-country eco-video tour!

The Hipsters celebrate 4 years of beer, chocolate and chat...apart. Dori feels like Kate Gosselin, ditched by vacationing Val on their big day! So, this show features a pre-taped interview with long-time listener Colin and his 10-year old son Carrick. The McCulloughs are halfway through a 2-month trek across the US, so they share the highlights and the challenges with us. They also drop names. (Did Ed Begley Jr. remember us?) Also, while Val searches for the elusive moose, Dori presents the More Hip Than Hippie 4th Anniversary Quiz! Mwah-hah-hah...

Mead: Colin and his buddy Alex brewed up a batch of delicious cranberry mead. Colin saved his last precious bottle for us. What a honey!

Chocolate: We share some sweet gooey anniversary goodness in the form of Godiva Chocoiste Dark Chocolate filled with Raspberry.

Colin is a Charter Hipster who has taken his passion for the environment to a whole new level! He and his son Carrick produce videos about eco-awareness, from a kid's perspective. Now they've loaded up the family in their Yellow Veggie Beetle for a cross-country eco-video trek called Our Renewable Nation. Among their 35 green destinations: More Hip HQ in Chico, CA. We interviewed dad and son, who then turned the tables and interviewed us for their documentary series!

• The Project. They plan to produce a 5 minute DVD for each stop on the trip. You can view these on their YouTube channel in a few months.
• The Subjects. Some of the highlights include the Biomimicry Institute, the Solar Living Institute and the Roscoe Wind Council.
• The Roadster. Carrick's favorite stop so far: Tesla Motors, where he felt the need for speed!
• The Inspiration. Colin hatched the idea for the trip after reading "Earth: The Sequel".
• The Winner. Carrick's Reel Mower video won the MSN/Live Earth Video Contest in 2007.
• The Star. Check out Carrick's appearance on the Bonnie Hunt Show!
• The Song. Colin's friend Greg Hare wrote "Tin Can" about the McCullough family's trip, so he asked us to close this show with the song. Done!

OK Hipsters! Test your knowledge of the last year's worth of shows. The first correct e-mail submission wins the Grand Prize Pack of goodies from Greenfeet! All other correct submissions received will go into a drawing for 2 more Greenfeet prize packs. Each Bonus Question answered correctly will replace a wrong answer in the Quiz, so take a shot! Submit your answers to us at hip@greenfeet.com no later than June 30, 2009 at 11:59 PM to qualify for a prize pack. Good luck! *Hint: all the answers are in the show notes!*

1. What 2 organizations formed an alliance called "Together Green" to advance conservation leadership?
2. _____ is recycled in the US more than aluminum, glass, paper and plastic combined.
3. The average American throws away 68 lbs. of what every year?
• a. burrito wrappers
• b. lottery tickets
• c. clothing
• d. cat litter
4. Match the guest with their company or website:
   • a. Sommer Poquette
   • b. Trystan Bass
   • c. Andy Keller
   • d. Shawna Lee Coronado
   • e. Ken Grossman
   • f. Tiffany Threadgould
   • g. Vipe Desai
   • h. Jeff Delkin
   • 1. RePlayGround
   • 2. ChicoBag
   • 3. Yahoo! Green
   • 4. Project Blue
   • 5. Green and Clean Mom
   • 6. bambu
   • 7. The Casual Gardener
   • 8. Sierra Nevada Brewery
5. What common anti-bacterial ingredient is associated with "Superbugs"?
6. What might you accessorize with a hollow tube or a ferrite bead?
   • a. poncho
   • b. cell phone
   • c. car engine
   • d. fingernails
7. _____ is a gelling agent made from the cell walls of plants, NOT from horse hooves!
8. What ingredient in Oreos and Girl Scout cookies is linked to rainforest destruction?
9. Dori and Val test drove which electric car?
   • a. GEM
   • b. Volt
   • c. Smart Car
   • d. ZENN
10. Name 3 of Val's Favorite Things.
11. What organization is behind television ads touting High Fructose Corn Syrup as "natural"?
12. The world's largest deposit of lithium lies in _____.
13. Which of the following does Dori NOT despise?
    • a. Seafood
    • b. Worms
    • c. Nuts
    • d. John Cusack
14. What does OLED stand for?
15. Water from the bath, shower, washing machine, and bathroom sink are the sources of _____.
16. Name your favorite Greenfeet April Fool's Day product!
17. The Order of Patrons of Husbandry is also known as what?
    • OPRAH
    • Mother Nature Network
    • Grange
    • Mondegreen
18. Name 3 ideas for Gifting the Meanie.
19. Eco-model Summer Rayne Oakes has a line of shoes at Payless called _____.
20. The word "Vegetannual" comes from what beloved book?
21. Who said, "Know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy."?

Each Bonus Question you answer correctly can be used to replace an incorrect answer in the Quiz. However, all Quiz questions must be answered for these to count!

• Listener Steve suggests a delightful cocktail of raspberry beer and Hoegaarden ale, appropriately called a _________.
• According to listener Roger, what are the 2 dirtiest animals in the barnyard?
• Name our favorite town in Idaho.

What can we say? It's been our pleasure to bring you this show for the past 4 years! Thank you for listening and for spreading the word to family and friends. An extra big THANK YOU to those who have contributed, whether you sent chocolate, beer, e-mails, links or bottle caps. And since podcasters don't have term limits, we'd like to keep MHTH going for at least 4 more years! Who's with us? We love you man!

Be a part of our show! Send an e-mail to hip@greenfeet.com. Check out our new blog! And remember to post articles, links and anniversary wishes at our MHTH forum!Send Val at least 25 beer caps or labels for her patio project, and get a free MHTH bottle opener! Mail them to More Hip Val, 275 Fairchild Ave. #107, Chico, CA 95973. No Sierra Nevada please!

Show the world you're More Hip Than Hippie! Grab some merch for Canada Day or everyday! Twitter goes green on #EcoMonday! Follow us on Twitter: GrnDiva, MoreHipDori and JRich9 at your service! Add us to your friends on Facebook and MySpace!Remember to vote for us at Podcast Alley, and leave a glowing review at iTunes! More Hip Than Hippie is sponsored by Greenfeet.com.

If you enjoy hiking, exploring, art and a good treasure hunt, you should give Letterboxing a try!

It dates back to 1854, but the Old World activity known as Letterboxing is very much alive today. Combining navigation with puzzle-solving, participants use online clues to make their way to hidden boxes in scenic spots and collect ink stamps, while leaving their own behind. The Hipsters delve into this world of old-fashioned fun with tips to get you started! Also, Val visits a Frugal Home and Dori holds her RunPee.

Beer: It may have been brewed by Val's cousin's son, but the Acai Wheat Berry Ale from Eel River Brewing Co. was a bit light for our liking. Things are gonna get ugly at the family reunion.

Chocolate: A big thanks to our new Favorite Listener, Tiffany in Michigan! She sent a yummy bar of El Rey Apamate Carenero Superior Venezuelan Single Origin Dark Chocolate. Keep the beer caps coming too!

Finds:

• Love ewe. C'mon, you know you want to wrap your arms around the Hugging Sheep! Eco-friendly, sustainably made, and when its cotton coat gets dirty, you just take it off and toss it in the wash. Not baaaad!
• Eater's digest. Robert Kenner's new film Food, Inc. "lifts the veil on our nation's food industry". Catch it at a theater near you...if you've got a strong stomach.

• Slick and tired. Exxon Mobil Corp. has to pay $507.5 million in punitive damages for the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. A federal appeals court upheld the original judgment, adding 13 years worth of interest at 5.9%. Good thing Exxon made a few bucks last year.
• Ono you didn't! Famed vegetarian Paul McCartney teams up with Yoko Ono to launch "meat-free Mondays" in Britain. Should we just split some beetles?

Our stamp of approval! Now that you know the basics of letterboxing, give it a try! Find boxes near you and start with something easy. Let us know how it goes!

Letterboxing is a family-friendly treasure hunt! Like geocaching, the object is to follow directions to a box hidden in a scenic spot. However, letterboxing also incorporates puzzles, clues and a bit of artistic flair. With a minor investment in some low-tech gear, you and your family can join the growing ranks of letterboxers.

• England is where the sport originated, but an article in Smithsonian magazine popularized it outside the UK.
• Personal stamp. Create your own signature stamp by carving a Factis white vinyl eraser or a carving block. Express yourself!
• Log book. Collect letterbox stamps in a high quality book with acid-free paper. Look in an art supply store.
• Compass. Get an inexpensive baseplate swivel compass and learn to use it!
• Reference. One handy guide is "The Letterboxer's Companion" by Randy Hall. Covers all the basics, including etiquette, navigation and clues.
• Subscribe to the NewBoxers Group on Yahoo! where no question is a dumb question.

Be a part of our show! Send an e-mail to hip@greenfeet.com. Check out our new blog! And remember to post articles, links and letterbox clues at our MHTH forum!Send Val at least 25 beer caps or labels for her patio project, and get a free MHTH bottle opener! Mail them to More Hip Val, 275 Fairchild Ave. #107, Chico, CA 95973. No Sierra Nevada please!

• Michelle in Rhode Island wants some ideas to keep the CRRA Garbage Museum from closing. Help a Hipster out!
• Jaimelee in Kentucky is flushed with excitement about the Toilet Rebate program. Maybe that's because her hubby brews beer at home.
• Jenny sounds the alarm about alternative medicine. She shares an article and refers us to Quackwatch.
• Kristin alerts us to a proposed excise tax that could spell doom for small breweries.
• Bonnie in Maine (ayuh!) found the ultimate repurposed item: the Bra Purse.

Show the world you're More Hip Than Hippie! Grab some merch for Father's Day or everyday! Twitter goes green on #EcoMonday! Follow us on Twitter: GrnDiva, MoreHipDori and JRich9 at your service! Add us to your friends on Facebook and MySpace!Remember to vote for us at Podcast Alley, and leave a glowing review at iTunes! More Hip Than Hippie is sponsored by Greenfeet.com.

Many of the world's vacation destinations are disappearing.

Global warming and human activity take a heavy toll on some of our most popular tourist attractions. Some endangered sites may be gone before we have a chance to see them. Should we travel to these fragile places, or will that make the problem worse? The Hipsters examine a few of these destinations and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of tourism.

Beer: There's caffeine in our beer! The latest release from MateVeza is the flavorful, full-bodied Organic Yerba Mate IPA. Stimulating, to say the least. Want to go for a jog?

Chocolate: Fonda in Missouri reclaims her title as Our Favorite Listener by sending a delicious Art Bar Dark Chocolate with Cocoa Nibs. They give 10% of their profits to art education, thereby offsetting our negative cultural impact.

Finds:

• Val's Favorite Thing! Now that her son is becoming a vegetarian, Val is getting a lot of use out of her Tortilla Press. Wholesome homemade corn tortillas wrap around those beans and veggies for an easy meal on-the-go, and clean-up is a snap.
• Jam session. San Francisco's Yes, We Can is a community canning project preserving the flavors of summer. Try it in your area...we hope you're jammin' too!

• License to ill. A quarter of "natural" supplements are not living up to their labels, according to ConsumerLab. If you've been buying Hoodia, you may be Scroodia!
• Who gnu? Large animal migrations in Africa are on the decline. Researchers say human development is to blame.

Book 'em! The next time you're purging books from your shelves, consider donating them to a prison. Their libraries are grossly under-inventoried and they can always use textbooks or any other educational material. The book most requested by inmates? A dictionary!

Some of the world's most glorious sights may not survive through this century. Should you travel to see them while you still can, or will that just worsen their plight? Learn about some of these endangered destinations and how to minimize your impact.

• Global warming has left few places untouched. Glacier National Park, the Great Barrier Reef, Venice and the Maldives are among its victims.
• Human activity such as mining and development has taken a toll on the Everglades, Appalachia and Las Vegas.
• Tourism is damaging fragile sites like China's Great Wall, Namibia's Red Sand Dunes and the Dead Sea.
• Stay or Go? Only you can decide. The Independent Traveler has some eco-friendly tips.

Be a part of our show! Send an e-mail to hip@greenfeet.com. Check out our new blog! And remember to post articles, links and vacation photos at our MHTH forum!Send Val at least 25 beer caps or labels for her patio project, and get a free MHTH bottle opener! Mail them to More Hip Val, 275 Fairchild Ave. #107, Chico, CA 95973. No Sierra Nevada please!

• Jeanne in Kentucky is a new Facebook friend living on 130 green acres with 53 chickens!
• Fonda in Missouri praises Green America for their member support. We praise Fonda for the chocolate she sent.
• Liz in New York loves her bamboo veggie steamer, and now wants to try tie-dying without the toxic chemicals. Simply Spray is a safe option.
• Sara in Virginia recommends Books on CD if you're too busy to read. She's currently listening to Animal, Vegetable, Miracle.
• Jenn in North Carolina wants to keep it green while shopping for a car. Think gas mileage and durability in a vehicle that fits your lifestyle. If you're looking at a used car, get the Carfax!
• Chris in Montana sends congrats ahead of our 4th anniversary. He interviewed us in 2006 for Podcast User magazine and still thinks we're rock stars after all these years!

Show the world you're More Hip Than Hippie! Grab some merch for Graduation Day or everyday! Twitter goes green on #EcoMonday! Follow us on Twitter: GrnDiva, MoreHipDori and JRich9 at your service! Add us to your friends on Facebook and MySpace!Remember to vote for us at Podcast Alley, and leave a glowing review at iTunes! More Hip Than Hippie is sponsored by Greenfeet.com.

Project Blue is the brainchild of marketing guru Vipe Desai, who parlayed his love of surfing and the ocean into a clever green fundraising initiative.

Blue is the new green! Vipe Desai brought together well-known companies to produce co-branded, limited edition surf and beach products. A portion of the proceeds goes to protect the world's oceans, waves and beaches. Vipe talks to the Hipsters about his background as a surf-shop owner, his Project Blue partners and an exciting contest that's underway. Also, Val's dog eats her homework and Dori speaks whale!

Beer: Good ol' Deschutes Brewery comes through again with Buzzsaw Brown Ale, a tasty tribute to Oregon's lumberyards of yore.

Chocolate: Our new favorite listener is Alanna in Boston, who sent a tres bon sampler from A La Mere de Famille chocolatier in Paris. Merci! We love your Tactile Travel tours too!

Finds:

• Or are they Twees? The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) will plant one tree for every new Twitter follower until June 5th, which is World Environment Day. Follow UNEPandYou now!
• Bamboo-tiful. Looking for lovely eco-friendly fashions with a vintage touch? Ruche offers affordable gear for green gals.
• Turn the page. The Summer Reading program at Barnes and Noble is underway. If your kid reads 8 books by Sept. 7th, B&N will hand over a coupon for a free book. Check to see if your local bookstores have a similar program.

• Year of the Tote. It's been a year since China enacted a ban on plastic bags. Results? 40 billion fewer plastic bags were used, with no adverse effect on retail sales. Was that so tough?
• Cue the orca-stra. Experts confirm the presence of singing blue whales 70 miles off the coast of New York. They were reportedly auditioning for The Little Mermaid.
• $1 per sip. With only 1,515 bottles of Moorilla's Moo Brew 2008 Vintage Stout available, you'd better take out a loan and grab a case! (Yeah, it's $20 a bottle.)

The heat is on! Now is the time to call your energy company and ask for a home energy audit. They'll send someone out to assess the efficiency of your house and make suggestions for improvements, at no cost to you. Don't want a stranger in your pad? Audit thyself!

Blue is the new green! Project Blue is the brainchild of marketing guru Vipe Desai, who parlayed his love of surfing and the ocean into a clever green fundraising initiative. Vipe brought together well-known companies to produce co-branded, limited edition surf and beach products. A portion of the proceeds goes to protect the world's oceans, waves and beaches. Vipe talks to the Hipsters about his background as a surf-shop owner, his Project Blue partners and an exciting contest that's underway. He also reveals his deplorable taste in chocolate.

• Learn about Project Blue. It's not a charity, it's a plan of action.
• Partners in the project include Billabong, DAKINE, Electric, Nixon, Famous Wax, O'Neill and Reef.
• Contribute to the non-profit Surfrider Foundation with your purchases.
• Look for the co-branded products in your state, or shop online.
• Vote the Ocean. Check out non-partisan Ocean Champions.
• Win cool stuff! Show Us Your Blue!

Be a part of our show! Send an e-mail to hip@greenfeet.com. And remember to post articles, links and surf reports at our MHTH forum!Send Val at least 25 beer caps or labels for her patio project, and get a free MHTH bottle opener! Mail them to More Hip Val, 275 Fairchild Ave. #107, Chico, CA 95973. No Sierra Nevada please!

• Shout-Out! A big thanks to Miranda Fern for the kind words in her blog!
• Melissa really wanted to recommend Barbara Kingsolver's book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle but we beat her to it. OMIGOD!
• Doug is a LEED Accredited Professional and the newest member of Boston Green Realty. Wicked pissa!

Show the world you're More Hip Than Hippie! Grab some merch for Graduation Day or everyday! Twitter goes green on #EcoMonday! Follow us on Twitter: GrnDiva, MoreHipDori and JRich9 at your service! Add us to your friends on Facebook and MySpace!Remember to vote for us at Podcast Alley, and leave a glowing review at iTunes! More Hip Than Hippie is sponsored by Greenfeet.com. Check out our new blog!