Kate Havelin

Going Places is the name of Kate Havelin's blog, and it's what she loves to do. She relishes exploring new places, from tranquil trails to big cities--Manhattan is one of her favorite places. When she's not traveling, Kate keeps busy reading, writing, and volunteering. She's active in political and social justice movements in the Twin Cities, and she has volunteered with the National Park Service, Upper Midwest Trail Runners, and Protect Minnesota. She and her husband, Leo, have two grown sons...See more

Going Places is the name of Kate Havelin's blog, and it's what she loves to do. She relishes exploring new places, from tranquil trails to big cities--Manhattan is one of her favorite places. When she's not traveling, Kate keeps busy reading, writing, and volunteering. She's active in political and social justice movements in the Twin Cities, and she has volunteered with the National Park Service, Upper Midwest Trail Runners, and Protect Minnesota. She and her husband, Leo, have two grown sons and live in the Twin Cities. Kate's 18 books include two trail guides for adults and 16 nonfiction books for middle school and high school students, ranging from historic fashions to biographies of Che Guevara and Queen Elizabeth. See less