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Take the Sky's the Limit challenge to get outside for some fresh air and physical exercise. Hike and walk the highlighted locations/trails and take designated photos along the way. Fifteen (15) State Park and Forest locations will be identified for participants to explore, with varying scenery and highlights at each location. 

This year, the “Cross Your Trees and Dot Your Skies” theme is a poetic way of embracing the beauty in Connecticut State Parks and Forests - observing the way nature connects everything. Each step on the trail is like connecting the dots, noting how all the small details make up the bigger picture. Whether it’s the first buds on a tree, the songs of birds returning, or the warmth of the sun on one's skin, spring invites us to be present and appreciate the surrounding renewal. By visiting the 15 locations in this year’s challenge and “connecting the dots” on a map, participants will ultimately be forming the shape of the Connecticut State Parks shield sign. 

2025 Sky’s The Limit Hiking Challenge

Metal Detectors 4 Veterans

Metal Detectors 4 Veterans, Inc. is a New York State 501c3 Public Charity Organization. With a mission to give veterans suffering from PTSD and other related conditions the opportunity to focus on a hobby that encourages them to get outside, exercise, and enjoy the fellowship of other hobbyists. We accomplish this with new and donated metal detectors, equipment, and volunteer instructors. MD4V and its volunteers work to give suffering veterans - and their families, a new interest that will help to replace dark thoughts, anxiety, and depression.

Metal detecting can be a therapeutic hobby for people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as it allows them to engage in an activity that can be calming and meditative while being outdoors and exploring new environments. It can also provide a sense of accomplishment and purpose as valuable or historical items can be found. Research has shown that engaging in hobbies such as metal detecting can be beneficial for people with PTSD as it provides a way to distract from negative thoughts and feelings, reduce stress, and improve mood. 

Veterans Yoga Project App

The Veterans Yoga Project (VYP) app is a free app that provides yoga and meditation classes for veterans, active duty military, and their families. The VYP offers daily online classes that include: Breathing, Meditation, Mindful movement, Guided rest, and Gratitude.  The app includes a member portal where users can:

• Sign up for classes
• Manage their account
• Get event updates 

VYP classes are taught by instructors who have completed the Mindful Resilience Training for Trauma Recovery. The training includes five tools: breathing, meditation, mindful movement, guided rest, and gratitude.