Pennsylvania Outdoor Veterans

10/18/2026

Remember, life is still happening around us. Don't let the struggles of yesterday keep you from enjoying the blessings of today.
You're not alone, and there's still plenty of life left to enjoy!

one of the best ways to deal with the stress, anxiety, and memories of our past and present is simply to get out and enjoy life.

Whether you're a military veteran, EMT, police officer, firefighter, dispatcher, or any of our amazing first responders, we all carry experiences that others may never fully understand.
Life isn't always easy, and sometimes our past can weigh heavily on us. But shutting ourselves away from the world isn't always the answer.

Get out. Spend time with friends. Attend a community event. Laugh a little. Make new memories. Enjoy the people around you.

10/16/2026

🇺🇸🚒🚓🚑 FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION DAY! 🇺🇸

Come Celebrate With Us!

National First Responders Day is officially recognized on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, but we're celebrating a little early!

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Chick-fil-A

Trick-or-Treat Night
2610 MacArthur Rd, Whitehall, PA 18052

Join us for a fun-filled evening as we show our appreciation for the brave men and women who serve and protect our communities every day!

❤️ Honoring our:

- 🚓 Police Officers

- 🚒 Firefighters

- 🚑 EMTs & Paramedics

- 🎧 911 Dispatchers

Bring the family, enjoy the Halloween festivities, and help us recognize our local heroes!

🇺🇸 Pennsylvania Outdoor Veterans and First Responders proudly supports those who answer the call when our communities need them most.

Come out, have some fun, and help us say THANK YOU to our First Responders!

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

🇺🇸 Calling all Veterans, First Responders, Friends, and Families! 🇺🇸
🎃🚗 COME JOIN US FOR SOME HALLOWEEN PARADE FUN! 🇺🇸👻

Pennsylvania Outdoor Veterans and First Responders are hitting the streets this Halloween season, and we would like YOU to come hang out with us!

🎃 We'll be participating in the following Halloween parades:

🚗 Lehighton Halloween Parade

🎃 Bath Halloween Parade

🚙 Emmaus Halloween Parade

👻 Coplay Halloween Parade

🚘 Catasauqua Halloween Parade

Got a classic car, hot rod, truck, Jeep, motorcycle, or even the family minivan? Decorate it up, bring the family, and come have some fun with us!
You don't need a fancy vehicle to join in just decorate it and join us for the fun.
We're all about bringing people together, showing support for our great veterans and first responders, and making some awesome memories with our families and communities!

🎃 Interested in joining us? Just shoot us a private message for parade dates, times, meeting locations, and details!

Let's get those vehicles decorated, have some laughs, toss some candy, and enjoy the Halloween spirit together!

🇺🇸 We look forward to seeing our fellow veterans, first responders, and families out there!
Come as you are, bring what you drive, and let's have some fun! 🎃🚗🇺🇸

10/10/2026

🇺🇸 This Is What Taking Care of Our Own Looks Like

Sometimes a donation is much more than a piece of equipment.

JJ Shumway has donated the power chair that belonged to his grandfather, U.S. Air Force veteran Harold E. Roberts Jr., and it is going to one of our own Pennsylvania Outdoor Veterans board members.

Despite facing serious health and mobility challenges, this board member keeps showing up.

He shows up for our events. He shows up for our veterans and first responders. He continues giving his time and energy to this organization even when simply getting around can be difficult.

And this chair will make a difference for more than just him.

His wife, our President of the Board and a Desert Storm veteran, is also his caregiver. A more manageable power chair will make it easier for her to get the chair into and out of their vehicle, helping them continue getting to the places where they are needed.

One veteran’s chair is now helping another veteran family continue their mission of serving others.

That is a legacy worth sharing.

To JJ Shumway and the family of Harold E. Roberts Jr., thank you for this incredibly meaningful gift.

And to our board member and our President: thank you for continuing to show up, even on the days when showing up isn’t easy.

This is what community looks like.

🇺🇸 Veterans helping veterans.
🇺🇸 Families taking care of families.
🇺🇸 Service continuing long after the uniform comes off.

You Are Not Alone. We Stand Together.

Please share this post and help us thank JJ Shumway while honoring the service and legacy of U.S. Air Force veteran Harold E. Roberts Jr.

10/07/2026

Here is just a few local events. You just might see us at. In October. Bring the family and enjoy some of these local parades. If you see us give a wave.we would like to see you all.

2026 Halloween Parade Schedule
Location
Date
Time
Macungie
Saturday, October 10
7:00 PM
Coopersburg
Sunday, October 11
Time TBD
Vera Cruz
Wednesday, October 14
7:00 PM
Emmaus
Saturday, October 17
7:00 PM
Nazareth
Saturday, October 17
1:00 PM
Hellertown
Sunday, October 18
2:00 PM
Coplay
Tuesday, October 20
7:00 PM
North Catasauqua & Catasauqua
Wednesday, October 21
7:00 PM

10/07/2026

Just a heads. Up if you we're looking for a great time out today..

https://www.facebook.com/share/1HG83VnYdJ/

It's back! Veterans Golf Fore Free Day! 🦅Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Please call the Pro Shop to reserve your Tee Times at 570-421-0120.

10/01/2026

🎃🚗 BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY! 🚗🎃

👻 DRESS UP YOUR CAR AND JOIN US FOR THIS YEAR’S CAR SHOW & TRUNK N’ TREAT! 🍬🍭

🎃 Decorate your car, dress up in your favorite Halloween costume, and get ready for a fun-filled day for the whole family!

📍 Location: Egypt Memorial Park
Whitehall, PA

📅 Event Time: 12 PM – 6 PM

🚗🎃 CARS, COSTUMES, CANDY & FAMILY FUN! 🎃🚗

Bring your friends, bring the kids, and come celebrate Halloween with us! 👻🍬

07/13/2026

Happy Birthday, Jason Wetzel!

Today we’re celebrating one of the incredible people who helps make Pennsylvania Outdoor Veterans & First Responders what it is.

Jason has been instrumental in keeping our Veterans and First Responders Retreat Center moving forward. Through determination, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to our mission, he continues to make a difference despite facing significant health challenges of his own. His perseverance is nothing short of inspiring.

Jason is the kind of person who never hesitates to lend a hand, encourage a fellow veteran or first responder, or step up when something needs to be done. His servant’s heart, leadership, and dedication embody everything our organization stands for.

Jason, thank you for everything you do to support those who have served and those who continue to serve our communities. We are honored to have you as a Board Member, a friend, and an essential part of our family.

Please join us in wishing Jason Wetzel a very Happy Birthday! We hope this year brings you improved health, countless blessings, and the same support you’ve shown so many others.

Happy Birthday, Jason! 🇺🇸

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Want to Make a Difference?

As our organization continues to grow, we’re always looking for passionate people who believe in supporting veterans and first responders through the healing power of the outdoors.

If you’ve ever wanted to serve your community, help shape the future of our retreat center, or become involved as a volunteer or Board Member, we’d love to hear from you. Send us a message to learn how you can become part of our mission.

You Are Not Alone. We Stand Together.