News & Features

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Retreat Opportunity

Go Outside and Play

All are invited to GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY: A DESERT SOJOURN RETREAT, on MARCH 13-16, 2022 in Carefree, Arizona. 
Dave’s exasperated mom used to tell her antsy son, “Go outside and play!” Maybe we all still need that prompting. This retreat explores the meaning of and puts into practice those wise words.

• GO... You will deepen your experience of the Great Commission of Jesus and follow him into the world.
• OUTSIDE... You will go outdoors and experience God’s good creation in the desert, on the water**, and by the pool.
• PLAY... You will reconnect with your inner child and stretch your heart and mind through playful activities.

Join Dave on his adventures, hear the stories of new friends, and imagine new adventures as you “Go outside and play!”
Learn more

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Norway Presentation to Paddle Trails Canoe Club

Paddle Trails Canoe Club Presentation

David Ellingson presented on his one month kayak adventure on the Sogne and Hardanger Fjords of Norway to the Paddle Trails Canoe Club.

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New Book

New book: Grizz and His Friends

Ellingson's new children's book, Grizz and His Friends, is available on Amazon.com. Listen to an excerpt here:

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Media Highlight

Travel with Rick Steves features Dave Ellingson's Norway Paddle

Travel guru Rick Steves interviewed David Ellingson about the challenges and delights of kayaking Norway's spectacular fjords. Listen below:

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Media Highlight

Ellingson featured on 'Hope Matters'

Please enjoy this Hope Matters interview with the David Ellingson. 
​
Hope Matters" is a new video interview program for YouTube, produced by Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Santa Monica, California, and hosted by Mt. Olive's Senior Pastor, the Rev. Eric C. Shafer. Each week Pastor Shafer will talk with a guest about the importance of hope in their lives and, especially, in these times.

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Media Highlight

Travel with Rick Steves Features Ellingson's Mississippi and Erie Canal Paddles

Ellingson was recently featured on travel guru Rick Steves' national radio program. Listen in for great storytelling of his kayak adventures on the Mississippi and the Erie Canal/Hudson at soundcloud.com/rick-steves/536-isle-of-skye-cross-country#t=13:15.

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Scholarship Announcement

​Announcing the Dave Ellingson Scholarship for Environmental Studies and Social Justice

Learn about the Dave Ellingson Scholarship for Environmental Studies and Social Justice.

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Media Kit

The Paddle Pilgrim Media Kit (PDF) is available to help promote your upcoming Paddle Pilgrim speaking event along with the images below. 

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