Meet Olive - Only in La Conner

Benjamin Bob Bado (AKA “B”) is the proud owner of "Olive" The Green Machine. Olive is a single speed, custom painted & decorated, 3-toned green, authentic Chinese pedicab that offers FREE RIDES, delivery services, unique photo opportunities, and good ol' Fashioned fun to the residents and visitors of La Conner. Olive, The Green Machine, seats 2 adults (400lbs comfortably) plus two little ones with the help of a lap or two and is pet friendly! The Green Machine’s 24 hour service area currently extends from Queen of The Valley Inn, to Potlatch Resort & The Marina, to the base of Rainbow Bridge and all points in between except for the steep 2nd Street hill.

“B” grew up in Utica, NY and graduated w/ honors from the Boston University College of Engineering. During college B worked as a bicycle messenger and part-time waiter and also won 2 Boston Music Awards while sharing the stage with a broad spectrum of artists (the likes of Barry Manilow, Jimmy Buffet, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Jalan Crossland, Jenn Adams, Dan Blakeslee, and Dropkick Murphys). After the birth of his first child, B started learning the ropes of pedicabing and became the team leader for a charitable organization raising money for Dana Farber Cancer Research all the while, maintaining a bicycle-pizza-delivery gig on the side. B arrived in La Conner in early spring and instantly fell in love with the La Conner's simplicity, natural beauty, and genuine hospitality. After spending several weeks in town and rubbing brains with several local business owners and town officials, B realized that there was a void where "Perpetual Dreamers & Professional Smilemakers" were concerned.

B is now happily serenading couples (with his travel guitar) on the boardwalk at sunset, weaving in-and-out of the sculptures at Wyman Park while blowing bubbles, and staying busy with SMILES ABOUND! On any given day you can find B gliding up and down the streets of La Conner, ringing his bells, honking his horns, and blowing bubbles while practicing random acts of kindness. B donates 25% of all proceeds to the Kiwanis, Boys & Girls Club, Arbor Day Foundation, and The Friendship House. Ring 360-333-0332 for a ride!

La Conner IS Boating!

Planning a boating trip this summer involving the San Juan Islands or Desolation Sound? If so, La Conner is THE place to start and end...or anything in between. Overnight moorage is available at the La Conner Marina, and is located in the heart of La Conner only steps away from first class shopping and dining! Many of our locally owned boutiques will ship your purchases if necessary. Boaters will find almost anything they need in La Conner from the Napa store to the Boater's Discount shop to the Liquor Store & Grocery stores. If you boat with toys such as kayaks and bicycles, La Conner has even more to offer. Kayaking is beautiful through the Swinomish Channel and out to Goat Island, Skagit Island, and Hope Island. Hop on your bike and check out the beautiful scenery through the farm fields with Mt. Baker, foothills, and islands as your companions.

Be sure to pick up your La Conner Coupon Book from either the La Conner Marina or Visitor Information Center at 606 Morris Street when you stop for the night. La Conner Welcomes You!