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Outdoor Activities & Resources

November 18, 2024

← Back to Military Families Outdoors Printable Outdoors Resources Exploring the Outdoors Worksheet Fall Scavenger Hunt Journal Prompt Sheets Nature Journal Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt Outdoor Bingo

Making Merry Memories This Holiday with a Family Holiday Hike

November 12, 2024

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 season is one of the most magical times of the year, filled with family gatherings, traditions, and, of course, delicious food! But as lovely as these moments can be, they sometimes

Blue Star Welcome Week: Coming to a Community Near You!

September 13, 2024

What does feeling welcome look like for you? Is it being greeted at the door by your spouse after a long day of work? Maybe it’s finding a local café where the barista remembers your name and your usual coffee order, or being invited to your neighbor’s barbecue.

Blue Star Connect Outdoors

September 12, 2024

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…

An Unforgettable Evening of Sunset, Sand, and Ghost Crabs!

August 28, 2024

There’s something magical about being by the ocean at sunset, and our recent Blue Star Connect Outdoors event at Ecological Marine Adventures (EMA) was no exception! On May 29th and 30th, military families gathered at Surf City, North Carolina, for an evening of fun, learning, and adventure that will be remembered for years to come.

Embracing New Beginnings: Starting Something New After a PCS Move

August 7, 2024

A PCS move is not just about packing up belongings and finding a new home; it’s about starting over in an unfamiliar place. This transition involves much more than logistical…

April 2024 Newsletter

April 4, 2024

A Note From Blue Star Families What Is Your Life’s Purpose? My father enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1969, and his father was a combat medic in…

“Seeking improved quality of life for Veterans” – Testimony of Kathy Roth-Douquet

March 6, 2024

Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO of Blue Star Families provides testimony before a Joint Hearing of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs.

This MilSpouse Works From Home! Checkout What T-Mobile Did For Her

November 13, 2023

Meet Alyssa, an Army spouse and mom to two amazing kids. Because of her husband’s gig as a warrant officer, they’ve hopped around more times than she can count. But…