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Wilderness Inquiry — Military Families Outdoors
Nonprofit behind the Military Families Outdoors program (launched 2024 with the Defense Health Agency, National Park Service, and Blue Star Families) that brings service members and their families to outdoor experiences at national parks — 9,000+ participants at 43 NPS sites in its pilot year.
- Cost
- Not stated for the Military Families Outdoors program — general Wilderness Inquiry trips are paid (from about $65) with financial aid available
- Coverage
- Nationwide — 40+ communities and national park sites
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