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People Living Well Shares the Story Behind Outdoor Immersion
People Living Well published an in-depth feature about Jim Skal, the beginnings of Outdoor Immersion, and the organization’s mission to serve veterans one relationship at a time. The story traces the mission back to a sermon that encouraged Jim to consider how his...
WPXI Highlights Outdoor Immersion’s Mission to Connect Veterans
Outdoor Immersion was featured by WPXI-TV as part of the station’s ongoing effort to break the stigma surrounding mental health. The story follows a group of veterans participating in one of Outdoor Immersion’s weekly hikes. These hikes offer more than physical...
Outdoor Immersion Receives Support From the Kuehn Innovation Institute
Outdoor Immersion was recently featured by the Alfred A. Kuehn Innovation Institute for its work helping veterans rebuild physical, mental, spiritual, and social resilience. In February 2025, the Institute awarded Outdoor Immersion a grant to support...


