Healing at English River Outfitters Veterans Camp
Veterans Reaching Out To Veterans
Our Mission:
to honor our veterans by providing a place where they and their families can heal, reconnect, and find strength together in the great American outdoors—because no one who served, or their loved ones, should ever feel alone in their battle for peace.
Saving Lives
Veterans who were considering suicide have experienced healing and restoration at HERO
Saving Families
Through
Making A Difference
Since 2008 HERO has hosted over 400 Veterans and their families annually making a significant impact on the quality of our veterans lives.
What makes English River Outfitters Different?
We believe there is healing in nature; therefore we emphasize an outdoor experience where veterans can fish, hunt, and hike in the woodlands surrounding our facilities. Veterans with physical disabilities are able to participate fully using our all-terrain wheelchairs. The veterans we serve participate in sporting activities that challenge and empower them, all while immersed in Iowa’s natural, refreshing wilderness.
We strive to build a future where every veteran and their family have the support, camaraderie, and resilience to thrive, with nature as their ally and their loved ones by their side.
Learn about English River Outfitters
English River Outfitters is part of the healing process for veterans. Our priority is to help foster a healthy readjustment back to civilian life through a positive outdoor experience.
Veterans and families served at English River Outfitters experience a variety of therapeutic, group-based activities designed to re-establish confidence, hope, and health. In addition to our weekend retreats for veterans, we also hold special programs as well.