At the Bonfire Blog

The Rush of Life Must Be Replaced

β€‹β€œIt seems I was just walking through life one day at a time missing the rush of life I use to have before I was injured. It felt so good to be around veterans who have been there and have moved to something better." This is a quote from Purple Heart Stephen Blair who attended our recent Pig Hunt Bonfire in Warren, Texas all the way from Alaska!


Valley Park Plantation Founders Hunt

Our founders hunt at Valley Park Plantation occurs just one time a year. It is our premier hunt and the opportunity for our Purple Heart members to have one on one time with our founders Dan and Hunter Fordice.


Somebody Always Understands

If you have ever had a true traumatic experience that you believe in your heart of hearts is unique to you and there is no one on the planet that can understand or relate, well then this story is for you, to show you that you are way wrong!


Are you a Veteran Struggling to Sleep?

Although sleeping in a hammock by a rushing stream is relaxing and awesome, it's not really practical for every night and is bad for the back.


Support Helps Veterans Meet Challenges

A few weeks ago we conquered our first canoeing event near Grand Junction, Colorado on the Gunnison River. Our Western Slope Canoe event proved to be a success although it was a bit a challenging, but one that was welcomed!


Veterans Taking Advantage of the Second Chance

The common theme and lessons learned from this recent Bonfire event in Granby, Colorado was a real focus that we must live our lives to the fullest and take advantage of the time we have been given.