Previously deployed Veterans · Gold Star families
Honoring Our Nation's Heroes with outdoor experiences
Hiking, horseback riding, fishing, and hunting — a blend of physical activity, camaraderie, and emotional healing for Soldiers who have been deployed, and for Gold Star families.
Our mission
Service deserves more than thanks.
Hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and hiking give previously deployed Veterans and Gold Star families something no clinic can: hard effort in fresh air, quiet when quiet is needed, and the company of people who understand without being told. Our hope is that it outlasts the trip.
Our mission on film
Why the outdoors matter.
This film was produced for Veteran's Outdoor Therapy and captures the purpose that connects every hunt, fishing trip, horseback experience, event, volunteer, and mission partner.
Partners in the mission
Partner with us
Why outdoors
A different kind of support.
Open country
Long days outside, hard effort, and quiet when quiet is the thing that helps.
People who get it
You go out with Veterans who carry the same thing, so nothing needs explaining.
Sorted before you arrive
Hosts, field access, licensing, and lodging are arranged well ahead of the dates.
New from the field
Healing through horses.
See how time with horses, trusted hosts, and fellow Veterans creates room for connection beyond the noise of everyday life.
Every contribution makes a difference
Show our Veterans they are never alone.
Not everyone can sponsor at the Gold, Silver, or Bronze level — and that’s okay. Every donation, big or small, helps us give Veterans a chance to heal through the peace of the outdoors. Whether your gift helps provide a warm meal on a hunt, fuel for a fishing trip, or gear for an adventure, you’re directly impacting the lives of those who’ve served our nation. Join us in showing our Veterans that they are never alone on their journey to healing.
This event meant the world to me! It gave me hope again in America and our country. It made me realize that I am not alone and there are other members who have been through what I have.
The community involved in this event was the best. They lifted my spirits so much! It was emotional for me and very much needed.
Derek · Army Purple Heart Recipient