Get Outside with Military Families Outdoors
The Military Families Outdoors (MFO) program helps active-duty military families embrace the great outdoors, from scenic parks to beautiful public lands and waterways. Our program promotes healthy habits while teaching families the importance of caring for the environment. Through a variety of in-person and online activities, military families can easily connect with nature, enhancing their physical, mental, and social well-being.
Explore & Unwind:
Adventures and Resources for Military Families
Learn more about our amazing programs, discover the beauty of the outdoors, and create unforgettable family memories!
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Memories from Yellowstone with Military Families Outdoors
This summer, as part of the Military Families Outdoors program, hundreds of families were able to experience fun-filled adventures and nature-based activities in our national parks, public lands, and waterways. On a recent extended day excursion to Yellowstone National Park, families hiked around…
Wilderness Inquiry Partners with Blue Star Families to Expand Outdoor Opportunities for Military Families
Wilderness Inquiry is proud to announce our partnership with Blue Star Families and the creation of our Military Families Outdoors program, alongside federal partners including the Defense Health Agency and National Park Service.
3 Ways to Maximize Your National Parks Trip
If you’ve found yourself longing to catch the outdoor adventure fever going around, but you wince at the thought of enduring a 10-mile vertical ascent to that summit vista you saw on Instagram, know you’re not alone. When it comes to the great outdoors, what defines a great trip is less about recreating the experience…
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Active duty military, Veteran, and Gold Star families are invited to our National Parks and with 430 parks across the country (100+ parks with military history) there is a park near you! They also enjoy special benefits, including a free America The Beautiful Pass, which can be obtained at most national parks that collect fees using a military ID.
Program Partners
Military Families Outdoors, administered by Defense Health Agency and the National Park Service, brings together the expertise of Blue Star Families, Wilderness Inquiry, YMCA of the USA, and The Center for Health & Nature to provide engaging outdoor wellness experiences for Service Members and military families across the country.