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.
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
Resources
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…
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!
Our Military Family’s Trip to Yosemite National Park
As outdoor enthusiasts together with my husband, we have always enjoyed spending time in nature and traveling to new destinations. We used to be the spontaneous couple who took a weekend camping trip on a whim and traveled through Europe with just a backpack.