Hey There, Harborite! Krister Lile

Name/Age: Krister Lile, 29

Where do you live: Central Park

Profession/Day job: Artist + Designer + Ambassador of Creative Playful Living & Positive Thinking

Loyal to: Central Park Cougars + the C.P.P.

Best Harbor Moment: Kayaked out into the harbor around summer solstice, so it was like 9:30 or 10pm and still bright out. Hit it at a lowish tide so we found a massive tree stump poking through the surface of the water, tied the boats off to it and went swimming in bright orange warm sunset water.

Favorite Coffee Stand: Northern Coffee Co.

Favorite Local Business: La Vogue Bike Shop

Grunge, Metal or Country: Bach, Cobain, Traoré, Peyroux

Beach, Forest or River: Here on the coast, where they all meet. It's magic.

Favorite outdoor adventure or day trip: sea kayaking or outrigger canoeing the harbor or exploring ruby beach on foot

Best way to stay dry on rainy days: reading a great book, woodworking or cooking/eating with friends

Define the Harbor in one word: Storied

If you could change one thing about the area, what would it be: People would live in downtown Aberdeen + Hoquiam

Grays Harbor's best kept secret: the waterways as seen by Kayak. Get out there people.