Hike 4 Kids Finale

It's a bittersweet finale, but months of hard work and extreme dedication have paid off.  Mike McLaughlin, aka Standing Bear, has completed his 2 back to back hikes of The Appalachian Trail and the Ozark Trail.

To see an awesome compilation video presented at his Welcome Home Dinner, visit the Hike4Kids FB page and click on the video link posted October 13, 2012.

Mike raised several thousand dollars for his Hike4Kids charity.  If you'd like to make a donation, please visit his Hike4kids homepage.  And if you'd like to read his past couple of posts about the Ozark Trail, then visit his blog.

I'd like to congratulate Mike on a job well done.  Thank you for sharing your incredible journey with me and allowing me to pass it on to my readers.  It was such a pleasure getting to know you and follow you along the trail.  Best of luck with whatever you decide to do in the future.  Please come back and let us know how you're doing!

(photo's courtesy of Mike McLaughlin. Do not reproduce without permission)

Standing Bear on the Ozark Trail

Phase 2 of Mike's Hike4Kids Journey/Fund Raiser involves leaving the Appalachian Trail and immediately beginning his hike on the Ozark Trail in Missouri.  Mike is well on his way!  Go to his blog to read about his first days on the Ozark Trail.  So far he's completed 101 miles.

If you would like to see a quick video of Mike at Trailhead P of the Ozark Trail, visit his Hike4Kids FB page.

Keep up the good work Mike!
If you'd like to make a donation to Hike4Kids, please visit their official page.

(photo courtesy of Mike McLaughlin.  Do not use without permission)