Outdoor Resources

Rec fees for the BLM, BR, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites are waived for current Military Service-members and their dependents, Veterans and Gold Star Families. 

The Tuscarora Yomp (TY) (a British Commando term for a long-distance march) is a new concept for the United States of America and is one of the toughest events you can find. 44 miles in 24 hours?  You can join individually or create a team! 

From one Vet to another, the Veteran Camper created a consolidated list of state park passes to make it easier for your nomadic dreams to come true! While some are applicable to in-state residents, some are available for all!

 PHWFF volunteers include experienced fly fishers and guides, all of whom donate their time and knowledge to conduct programs at Department of Defense facilities, Warrior Transition Units and Department of Veterans Affairs facilities nationwide. 

 Organization of firefighters, veterans, and therapists supports combat veterans as they navigate challenges of returning home after service. Work with clinicians and peer mentors and participate in activities like ropes courses, kayaking, rock climbing, yoga, whitewater rafting, sweat lodges, archery, boating, and shooting. 

 Warrior Hike, Bike, and Paddle programs are long distance expeditions. These experiences help veterans in transition by providing equipment, supplies and training necessary to complete long distance outdoor expeditions at no cost to veterans. 

Wilderness courses, service dogs, music instruction, addiction resources, Dental care, & much more, the DVNF has it all in one location to make some of the best resources readily available. 

Select active duty and combat veterans, families of fallen heroes, children of the deployed, as well as those wounded or injured on outdoor adventures; hunting, fishing, marksmanship,  and more. 

 Outward Bound for Veterans helps thousands of returning service members and recent veterans readjust to life at home through powerful wilderness courses that draw on the healing benefit of teamwork and challenge through use of the natural world. 

Manage or apply for healthcare, check the satus of your  disability claim, file a new claim, view your education benefits, access your certificate of eligibility, manage your records, and much more.

VA News published a consolidated list of year-round discounts.  These discounts are being shared so that you are aware of all resources available to you. Discounts were last verified in October 2021. 

 Service to School (S2S) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides free college and grad school application counseling to military veterans and servicemembers. 

 Through three program areas—Transition Services, Clinical Health & Wellness, and Sports & Recreation—they help service members & military families on their journey to wellness and a successful transition to civilian life. 

 You may receive Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)  services to help with job training, education, employment accommodations, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching. 

 Can help you pay for higher out-of-state, private school, foreign school, or graduate school tuition and fees that the Post-9/11 GI Bill doesn’t cover.  You can heck your eligibility here!

Free employment resources such as, resume help for translating military experience to civilian terminology,  job search, career mentors, mock interviews, partner employers, & more!

From resources including starting your own business, the Veterans Employment Center, Women Veteran Initiative, workforce preparation & training through VetNet, & more.

 The Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to eligible military spouses 

  You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1; or text 838255. 

Apply for health benefits, explore wellness programs, conditions & treatments, locations, & careers. 

The VA provides a variety of mental health services. Here, you can explore by topic (anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, and much more)

  Counseling is offered to make a successful transition from military to civilian life or after a traumatic event experienced in the military. Individual, group, marriage and family counseling is offered in addition to referral and connection to other VA or community benefits and services.

Rekindle, repair, or reset your relationship. Military OneSource offers counseling for any stage of your relationship or rebuilding after a break up! 

 Through interactive programs, rehabilitative retreats, and professional services, veterans suffering from the invisible wounds of service can build resilience to help overcome mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), military sexual trauma (MST), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and more.