Standing Bear Completes the AT

Big news today - Standing Bear has completed the Appalachian Trail!!

Is that smile worth a thousand words or what??  Mike hiked 2,184 miles and completed his journey, all in the name of his charity "Hike4Kids."  I haven't spoken to him personally yet, but I wanted to get the news to you as quickly as I could.  Let's hear a big round of applause for Mike!!

It's not too late, you can still make a donation by visiting his Hike4Kids website.

Be sure to visit his Hike4Kids FB page for up to the minute news as well.

Mike has been an inspiration and a true pleasure to follow on his journey.  Next up is a hike on the Ozark Trail, also for his charity.   I can't wait to hear all about it.  

Hopefully I'll have some more information in a couple of days.  I want to let Mike catch a breather, eat a lot of good food and visit with his wife.  Way to go Mike!!

(all photos courtesy of Mike McLaughlin.  Do not reproduce without permission)