Blue Star Connect Outdoors
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The mission of Blue Star Connect Outdoors is to establish a steadfast and unchanging connection in a world of flux through fostering meaningful relationships with the outdoors. We aim to provide an optimal environment for building community ties, engaging in recreational activities, and embracing stewardship opportunities. We aspire to create an inclusive and welcoming space where military members and their families can cultivate a profound sense of belonging.

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Our Core Values

Our core values guide our initiative, shaping its foundation and fostering a shared understanding of our cherished principles. These values anchor our actions and decisions, ensuring a purpose-driven approach to enhance military families' well-being and quality of life through meaningful outdoor experiences:

Emphasizing outdoor spaces that foster belonging and connections for military families.

Locations

National Capital Region (D.C. & Baltimore)

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Whidbey Island, Washington

San Antonio, Texas

Melbourne, Florida

Miami, Florida

Norfolk, Virginia

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Colorado Springs, Colorado Kings Bay

Georgia/Jacksonville, Florida

For more information about events and event registration, please join the Blue Star Connect Outdoors Neighborhood group.

We invite you to dive into discussions, share your experiences, and post photos — let’s make this community a vibrant space together.

Illustration of Blue Star Connect Outdoors group on tablet. Image shows multiple Blue Star Connect Outdoors events

Resources

Design: NPS/Turner
Design: NPS/Turner
Three people wearing winter weather clothing and snowshoes. Person on the right is a small child. In the background are evergreen trees and the ground is covered in snow.

Making Merry Memories This Holiday with a Family Holiday Hike

By Sheila Rupp Crunching leaves under my feet is my favorite soundtrack this time of year. Add in the smell of pine in the mountain air and it’s complete perfection. Many people think of hiking as a spring and summer activity, but fall and winter are my favorite times to hit the trail. The holiday…

A group of adults and children gathered outdoors in a park wearing life jackets. One adult, standing on the left, is raising her hand and explaining something to the group.

Unlock Outdoor Adventures: Explore the Features of the Military Families Outdoors Website!

Planning new outdoor adventures just got a whole lot easier for service-connected families! The brand-new Military Families Outdoors (MFO) website is packed with resources and information for all families, whether they are seasoned outdoor adventurers or they are just getting started. What is the Military Families Outdoors Program? Military Families Outdoors, administered by the Defense…

Blue Star Connect Outdoors Bat-Viewing Event

A Spooktacular Night Under the Bats with Blue Star Connect Outdoors

Spooky season is upon us, making it the perfect time to get outdoors and learn about some of the creatures that often haunt our imaginations. Last week in San Antonio, Texas, Blue Star Connect Outdoors hosted a bat-viewing event at Bracken Cave Preserve, where participants had the chance to witness the largest bat colony in the United States take their nightly flight!