Experts say that outdoor recreation has proved to be especially effective in treating veterans, and a wide variety of programs have emerged, from 6-month treks on the AT to one-day bike rides. In the last couple of years, veterans’ outdoor programs have also become more sophisticated by developing partnerships to broaden their reach and researching how nature and adventure affect war injuries.
Veterans and experts share thoughts on why outdoor recreation is so helpful for veterans with physical and emotional wounds.
A Salute to Outdoor Programs Helping Wounded Veterans « The Adventure Post
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