

Get Outside with Military Families Outdoors
The Military Families Outdoors (MFO) program helps active-duty military families connect with nature, from scenic parks to public lands and waterways, fostering healthy habits and environmental stewardship. Administered by the Defense Health Agency and the National Park Service, MFO brings together the expertise of Blue Star Families, Wilderness Inquiry, Armed Services YMCA, and The Center for Health & Nature. Through a variety of in-person and online activities, the program offers engaging outdoor wellness experiences that enhance the physical, mental, and social well-being of Service Members and their families across the country.
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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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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…
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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, ASYMCA, and The Center for Health & Nature to provide engaging outdoor wellness experiences for Service Members and military families across the country.