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You answered the call to serve—now it’s time to answer the call of the wild.
Built by a Veteran, for Veterans, the National Veterans Outdoors Resource HUB is your all-access pass to thousands of free or highly subsidized, unforgettable, outdoor experiences. Whether you’re an avid angler, a passionate hunter, a nature enthusiast or just looking to unwind, the HUB puts the outdoors at your fingertips.
Explore with ease
The HUB’s interactive platform makes it simple to find your next adventure by state, activity or personal interest. Wondering about equine therapy? Dreaming of deep-sea fishing? Wanting to try sailing? The HUB puts it all within reach. Just browse, click, connect and go.
Think outdoor adventure just means fishing or hiking? Think again. The National Veterans Outdoors Resource HUB opens doors you might never have imagined. Ever wanted to try powered paragliding? How about hog hunting, beekeeping or learning the art of homesteading?
Adventures await
Here are some unforgettable experiences you can find through the HUB:
- Deep sea fishing.
- Adaptive scuba diving for all abilities.
- Equine therapy on peaceful ranches.
- Guided mountain hikes and forest retreats.
- Pirate ship excursions for the young at heart.
- Kayaking, canoeing and lakeside camping.
- Creative arts workshops and outdoor photography.
- Veteran-led hunting trips and archery events.
Whether you crave the thrill of the wild or the quiet camaraderie of a morning by the lake, there’s a nonprofit ready to welcome you. Imagine joining a dog-mushing team in Minnesota. Set sail with a pirate ship crew. Learn the art of blade smithing alongside fellow Veterans. With hundreds of nonprofits nationwide, the adventures are as diverse as the Veterans they serve.
Service dogs and support
Need a loyal companion for your next chapter? The HUB connects you to trusted organizations offering service dogs for Veterans at no cost. These four-legged partners are ready to join you on your journeys—on the trail, by the lake or wherever your path leads.
Your next mission starts now
The National Veterans Outdoors Resource HUB is more than a directory. It’s the gateway to the great outdoors. You’ve stood watch over our country’s freedom—now stand in awe of its beauty.
This is your invitation to experience America the Beautiful firsthand. The great outdoors is calling—let the land you served become your new frontier. Discover the thrill of the outdoors at www.usvetconnect.com.
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Would love to do some theses
May I have more information on your locations.
Hello,
This is a wonderful web site. Is there any way that some day you could have some more outings closer to Philadelphia, PA? All the events in PA are more than 5 hours away from us. There are several Veteran Equine Therapeutic services right outside Philadelphia, just a thought.
Thank you.
Interested in deep sea fishing.
I would greatly appreciate transportation options to local events (Charlotte).
Especially sports like soccer snd baseball
I am a 78 year old veteran myself trying to provide fun experiences for my more debilitated 77 year old veteran brother. Driving is very difficult for me.
I would like to start a rock climbing retreat for fellow veterans. I have over 14yrs outdoor rock climbing/guiding. I’m currently still in the Army Reserve as a 1SG, so soldier care is a second for me. And I know rock climbing has helped me.
Thank you for this wonderful information. I’ve been a recluse in my home for years with no interest in anything and so I’m glad to find the support. Thank you.
Are you living in or near Idaho?
WAVES offers skiing and snowboarding opportunities for all able bodied or disabled Veterans. There are multiple events across southern Idaho, including women Veteran only events.
Check us out on HUB
Equine therapy on peaceful ranches.
This is very exciting thank you for caring enough to put all this together
I am a veteran of the US Army and recently heard of this program from another veteran this weekend. We were both hiking a section of the Appalachian Trail in the Shenandoah National Park. How can I volunteer to lead hikes for veterans? I am an experienced hiker and hiking guide.
I reside in Germany, what services are available to me?
I am a NAUI SCUBA Instructor. I live in the Puget Sound area. I can travel with vets or take them diving in the Puget Sound. Please help me connect with this program.
Yes, please!
Google Pennsylvania Adventures and Events. We do activities throughout PA and northeastern Maryland.
Is it free and do Veterans get dental work done free. If your knot on V.A. disability.
Yes we need this
Wonderful program you’ve developed, one that is like to be part of.
I am an Army veteran OIF/OEF that operates an adventure and education programs near Asheville, NC (Cruso, NC).
I’d like to find out more information to get my adventure company, the Piked Antler Project, involved. Can you share some information as to making that happen?
How do we list our program here?
Great site interested
Semper FI, I need to get away,fishing or Horse Back riding suits me jus fine,not sure if anyone will see ? this Service connected & disability
May I have more information on your programs.
I would like to add an adventure, teach veterans how to make pizza and sauce at home. I’m a ventner and home pizza maker.
What about atv and utv adventures
Interested in deep sea fishing Hunting opportunities
Is there funding available either for 501c groups or individual Vets?