Category: Outdoor Recreation

Team RRAD – 2015 Kulshan Quest AR, Bellingham, WA

DRAFT CPOY. 😉 I’ll fill in this page as time allows. Kulshan Quest AR 2015 Bellingham, WA Team RRAD* – Chris Mellick, Sonja Max and Todd Elsworth Kulshan Quest AR 2015. We are Team RRAD-Run, Ride and DIG. Team RRAD

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Tandem Kayak Camping – Maiden Voyage to Lummi

We have spent plenty of time in kayaks, but never kayak camped. Violet and I headed out to Lummi Island from Wildcat Cove in Larrabee State Park- just south of Bellingham, WA. for our maiden overnight voyage. It was awesome.

Birthday Bash on the Beach

Let’s get this party started. “The V” is turning 7! We invite you to come join us for a couple hours at Lake Padden on Saturday, June 13th from 1-3pm. Look for us south (to the left when you’re facing

Why Bother Bernie?

I was reading How to talk to your kids about Bernie Sanders and this paragraph got me. Thanks Kimbery Harrington. Motivating. “But why is he even bothering when he can’t win?I’m gonna lay this out real plain and simple to

Repair work

Celebrating The FALL…I was lead upstairs and took a long shower… (1st DRAFT. More to come!) Blood and dirt covered the bathtub as it washed off my tattered canvas and flowed down the drain. I rinsed out my facial wounds

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Celebrating The FALL

In October 2014, I celebrated my one year anniversary of a near death experience.* Out for an overdue ride with a new friend, Mr. Chris Mellick. We went OUT THERE!  I can’t tell you where we went, but I will

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A Tribute To All Our Volunteers

A Tribute To All Our Volunteers Many will be shocked to find,When the Day of Judgment nears.That there’s a special place inHeaven set aside for volunteers.Furnished with big recliners,Satin couches and footstoolsWhere there’s no committee chairman,No group leaders or carpools,No

NW Travel Magazine: 5 Snow Adventures – No Experience Needed

This story was a bunch of fun to write and a great way for me to get psyched about the coming winter (regardless of what C. Mass has to say). “5 No-Experience-Needed Snow Adventures“: Guided Snowshoeing, Mt. Hood, OR Dog

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Paddle Adventures

I’ve been enjoying writing for Bellingham.org for the past couple years. That led me to write for Mt. Baker Experience as well. Here is a quick compilation of my paddling adventures: Up Whatcom Creek – Without a Paddle. Launch your

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Shazbot!

I just found out that Robin Williams is dead. That sucks. He is one of my favorites (top 5). He started with Mork and evolved his work into powerful roles. His comedy was always at the core of what I

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