by Lou Haveman | Apr 17, 2018 | Founders Corner
This post is a reflection from Lou Haveman co-founder of Connect For Water, Lou hiked the Appalachian Trail raising money for life-enhancing products for those who live in the developing world. This is one of Lou’s reflections from the 2,172 mile through hike of...
by Lou Haveman | Feb 7, 2018 | Founders Corner
One priority of my life is hiking. I have completed several long distance hikes including The Appalachian Trail-2,0127, The Camino-502, and now the North Country Trail-4,600 miles. In 2007 I had spinal stenosis which caused severe pain and aching in the calves and...
by Lou Haveman | Jul 17, 2017 | Founders Corner
Petoskey, Michigan…Heading South on the North Country Trail May 26-27, 2017 Outside of hiking the streets of Grand Rapids, it has been a good six months since being on the trail. I couldn’t believe how good it felt to be hiking over Memorial Day. I am also realizing...
by Lou Haveman | Oct 5, 2016 | Founders Corner
North Conway Road to downtown Petoskey: 7.8 miles Asphalt bicycle trail along Little Traverse Bay We paralleled I-131 on the asphalt pathway from Conway to downtown Petoskey. The sky was clear, a deep blue, and the sun was shining brightly. We saw a lot of Bearberry....
by Lou Haveman | Oct 4, 2016 | Founders Corner
Robinson Road to North Conway Road: 14.9 miles Mackinaw State Forest The sky was not just overcast but we could see the thunder clouds. The lady at the reception desk wondered if we were wise heading out. I wondered if we were wise but nothing is quite as refreshing...
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