Grand River's walking encyclopedia

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One of the original organizers of the first Grand River Expedition in 1990, 88-year-old Jim Woodruff at home in Delta Township with his son, James Woodruff III. The elder Woodruff is an expert on the river, which flows by at the foot of his back yard. more...

Grand River Expedition 2010 - July 14-26, 2010

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Tribute to an Area Legend

While on the banks of the Grand River in 1983, a then 10-year-old Krause said she met Verlen Kruger, a canoe enthusiast. Fascinated by him, Krause said it was the beginning of a friendship that would last until Kruger died in 2004. more.....

Grand River Expedition 2010

The Grand River Expedition starts next Thursday July 14th, 2010. The expedition takes 13 days and covers 125 miles. As of now over 59 canoes are entered for the entire trip and day trippers will bring the avg. to 100 canoes on the water.
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Dedication Video

Kruger Article - Click Here

Presenting

It's all happening...

Verlen was placed on his rock Wednesday afternoon at 5:00; wrapped for the unveiling on Saturday, those that took part took pause. It is an amazing thing to be apart of something so grand with the support of so many people.
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Breaking News:
We also have been notified by Bob Bishop that his company "Future Media", will professionally video the entire VK Memorial event. More information to follow as things develop; till then see you at the dedication.

Finishing Touches

Stop the presses!

This story is in the Grand Rapids Press today, The writer Howard Meyerson has written about Verlen several different times and has interviewed him at Verlen's house.
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Grand Rapids Press Article - Click Here