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...

A Rose for Texas, a Flag for a Hero: Trailmen Honor a Marine’s Legacy

“They gave us a beautiful gift. They gave us hope.” - Kitty Gandee

Standing Tall in the Storm: How a Few Soaked Trailmen Led with Honor

It started with thunder.

Ear-splitting, chest-rattling thunder. Black clouds rolled in and rain...

Boys Were Made to Move

What if the thing that drives you crazy about your son… is actually one of his greatest God-given...

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 ...

Davy Crockett: A Trailman’s Kind of Hero

There’s something about the frontier spirit that stirs a man’s soul. The call of the wild, the test...

Raising the Next Great Generation: Why Remembering the Past Is the First Step Toward Building Strong Men

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years...

Don't Invite Me to Church: The Power of Presence

"Don’t Invite Me to Church"

Brandon didn’t mince words. He was here for Trail Life—for his son, for...