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This book chronicles a several-week adventure on the “headwaters” of the Mississippi River. Learn what the river teaches about the environment, native peoples, history, geology, economics, and spirituality, and the urgency of a renewed stewardship of the “Father of Waters” and “Mother Earth.”
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​ Grizz is a big, old bear with lots of friends like Sally the Sparrow, Timothy Turtle, Pedro the Porcupine and Sylvia the Salmon. They live in a peaceful valley by a beautiful river flowing out of the mountains. Through their adventures they learn to work together to solve problems like hunger, loneliness, injury, an avalanche, a drought, and a flood. Become one of Grizz’s friends on his exciting adventures.
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Meet Dave

David Ellingson
Adventurer, author, and speaker David Ellingson is most well known for his Paddle Pilgrim books. He is a:
  • Kayaker who paddled the Mississippi River (2350 miles) and the Erie Canal/Hudson River to the Statue of Liberty (500 miles) and the Sogne and Hardanger Fjords in Norway.
  • Lutheran pastor who has served on college campuses, congregations and in regional leadership 
  • Master Gardener and creator of the Rooftop Garden on the college parking garage.
  • Former distance runner (Boston Marathon and Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run) and Hawaii Iron-Man Triathlete
  • Husband and father of five grown children residing in Edmonds, Washington.

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Paddle Pilgrim Podcast

Check out the latest Paddle Pilgrim Podcast here or binge the archives at https://anchor.fm/david-ellingson/.

Books by David Ellingson

Paddle Pilgrim Books:

  • Kayaking the Mississippi Headwaters
  • Kayaking the Fjords of Norway
  • Kayaking the Erie Canal & Hudson River to the Statue of Liberty
  • An Adventure of Spirit and Learning Kayaking the Mississippi River

Other Non Fiction:

  • Grizz & His Friends
  • Say What: A Fresh Look at Old Sayings
  • Biblical Wisdom for a Digital Age
  • ​My Body, My Life

Learn more about books by David Ellingson
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Contact

David Ellingson is available for speaking engagements (church, club, college, retreat, conference, camp, community group), media inquiries, book events/signings.  Groups discounts on books are also available by contacting David.
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