Veteran Outdoor Adventures: Discover Healing with the Fallen Outdoors

Have you heard of The Fallen Outdoors, a national organization made up of veterans who volunteer to get other veterans outdoors? I recently came across a video from the YouTube channel Squatch America, where they interviewed Cara Coflin from The Fallen Outdoors. As a Bigfoot enthusiast and a supporter of veterans, I was intrigued by the connection between the two. The Fallen Outdoors is all about providing camaraderie and support for veterans through outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and horseback riding. They believe that getting veterans outdoors can help them connect with each other and heal from their experiences. Squatch America is now a part of their team, offering Bigfoot hunting as another activity for veterans to enjoy. As a veteran herself, Cara Coflin understands the importance of the work that The Fallen Outdoors does. She shared her personal experience of struggling with the contrast between being a good person who was taught to do bad things in the military. The Fallen Outdoors provides a space for veterans to connect with each other and find support in a more personal and meaningful way than other organizations. One thing that stood out to me in the video was Cara's comparison between The Fallen Outdoors and other veteran organizations like the VFW and American Legion. She mentioned that those organizations can sometimes feel like bars where guys go to drink their problems away, while The Fallen Outdoors is more about getting veterans out and doing something together. I think this is a powerful distinction and highlights the unique approach that The Fallen Outdoors takes to supporting veterans. I was also touched by the story of how The Fallen Outdoors was founded. The organization's founder, Eric Finnigan, was deployed in Afghanistan and had planned to take some of his buddies fishing and hunting when they got back. Unfortunately, two of those soldiers didn't make it home, so Eric founded The Fallen Outdoors as a tribute to them. This organization is truly a labor of love, and it's clear that everyone involved is passionate about supporting veterans. As a Bigfoot enthusiast, I was excited to learn that Squatch America is now a part of The Fallen Outdoors team. They recently took a veteran out Bigfoot hunting, and he had a wonderful experience. It's great to see Bigfoot hunting being recognized as a legitimate outdoor activity that can provide healing and connection for veterans. If you're a veteran or know someone who could benefit from the support of The Fallen Outdoors, I encourage you to check out their website and get involved. They offer a wide range of activities and support for veterans of all branches, combat and non-combat, disabled and non-disabled, and even gold star families. They also have female-only groups for women who want to participate in outdoor activities but may feel intimidated or uncomfortable doing so with men. Wrapping up, I was excited to learn about The Fallen Outdoors and their mission to support veterans through outdoor activities. The connection between Bigfoot hunting and supporting veterans is a unique and powerful one, and I'm glad that Squatch America is a part of it. If you're a Bigfoot enthusiast or a supporter of veterans, I encourage you to check out the video from Squatch America and learn more about The Fallen Outdoors.