Federal Agencies Propose Enhancements for Veterans' Access to Outdoor Recreation
Federal agencies have released a report proposing strategies to improve veterans' access to outdoor recreation on public lands. The report, a result of the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act, identifies barriers such as transportation and accessibility issues. It offers recommendations including partnerships between veterans' groups and land managers, and improved training for VA providers. The initiative aims to integrate outdoor activities into veterans' healthcare, recognizing their therapeutic benefits. The report's release follows advocacy for better federal coordination to make nature-based therapy more accessible to veterans. 
