Flying - Ben Russell's principle hobby has been flying - commercial multi-engine pilot with instrument rating.  Flying experience:  air show - low level, precision flight demonstration, business flying, gliders, seaplanes, balloons, ultralights, hang gliders, and parachuting.  He was Vice President, U.S. Aerobatic Team Foundation Board between 1988-1994.

Art - Ben Russell:  Oil - wet on wet.  Primarily seascapes and landscapes.  

Blacksmith / Bladesmith - Visit the following sites for more information:  http://www.knivesillustrated.com or http://www.krausebooks.com

Hendricks Head Light Station was commissioned in 1829 on a wind-swept point on Southport Island near Boothbay Harbor, Maine.  Today, it has the distinction of being the only Coast Guard operated lighthouse in Maine that is privately owned in its entirety.  The keepers house has been completely refurbished.  For more information on Hendricks Head Light click here. http://lighthouse.cc/menu.html

Alaskan Travel - Float plane flying and fly fishing in Alaska.  Alaskan float planes.