Letter From a Proud Trail Life Mama

The following letter sent earlier this summer to the Trail Life Home Office is being shared here...

What Every Boy is Asking

A boy doesn’t usually say it out loud. But he’s always asking:

Who’s in charge?Who’s with me?What’s...

Blisters, Grit, and Grace: How One Trailman with Autism Became a Leader Worth Following

When 16-year-old Noah laced up his boots to summit Guadalupe Peak—the highest point in Texas—he was...

Raising Sons Who Won’t Be Swept Away: Forming Character in a Changing World

Op-ed by Trail Life CEO, Mark Hancock, published by TownHall.com on May 18, 2025

On April 29, Meta ...

God Sent Men: A Story of Single Motherhood, Mentorship, and the Power of a Troop Family

“When my husband left our family, my prayer for my sons was simple: ‘God, please send godly men...

Delaying Manhood, Developing Manliness

Let Boys Be Boys

There was a time when boyhood was an untamed, unhurried thing. When creek beds...

Off the Trail:  Step into the Unknown

There’s something about the masculine soul that craves risk and adventure. Men weren’t created for...

Introducing Fathers & Families™: Empowering Men to Lead with Purpose

Trail Life USA proudly announces the launch of Fathers & Families™, a transformative ministry...

Reindeer Soup: Doing Hard Things and the Journey to Manhood

How did I end up in the middle of Iceland with two sons and a bag of freeze-dried reindeer soup in...