(Courtesy, Woody Ellis)

Follow Woody Ellis’s 2,000+ mile trek across the United States with updates on WKTV Journal!

Woody Ellis begins his trek across the United States with the Mackinac Bridge Walk on Sept. 2 in an effort to combat stigma surrounding mental illness. The #WOODYWALKS journey could take anywhere from 2-3 years. Learn more here.



Aug. 29, 2024 – A sneak peek!

Check out this #WOODYWALKS reel that shows an example of what camping will look like between hikes!


Sept. 2, 2024 – #WOODYWALKS begins!

Woody Ellis began his 2,000+ journey on Labor Day, Sept. 2, by participating in the annual Mackinac Bridge Walk. Over 30,000 people participated in the walk this year.

Click here for a video snippet of the #WOODYWALKS launch!