Emily and her late partner, Alex, loved adventure and all things outdoors. They pursued their passions by taking trips to national parks to explore and, for Alex, to heal. After his time in the Army, Alex found peace on his trips outside with his best friend and life partner. Now, Emily hopes to help veterans find comfort from experiences in national parks and on federal lands with the Veterans in Parks Act. Read Emily’s blog post to learn more.

If you are a service member, veteran, or part of a Gold Star Family, you can sign up for the VIP Act to gain free access to national parks and federal lands. The VIP Act ensures access for life.