Kaylyn Glenn knows that being a parent who loves the outdoors doesn’t always look conventional. With a baby strapped to her chest, a heavy pack on her back, and boots (or bare feet) in the swamp, this single mom has learned that strength often shows up where people least expect it. Instead of stepping away from the outdoors, she brings her children with her.
For Kaylyn, the outdoors isn’t just a pastime. It’s where she feels most herself. Trekking through Florida’s wild places with her children gives her something rare and powerful. Uninterrupted connection. No screens. No distractions. Just fog lifting off the grasses, birds calling overhead, and the slow, steady rhythm of the natural world waking up around them.
Hunting, for Kaylyn, isn’t about the thrill. It’s about understanding. To hunt is to observe how an animal thinks, eats, moves, and survives. It’s science, patience, and respect rolled into one. She becomes a student of the land, fully immersed in seeing the world through another species’ eyes.
Florida offers a front-row seat to this experience. From sprawling wetlands to open fields glowing at sunrise, there is no place quite like it. As the sun crests the horizon and the fog begins to fade, you can feel it. The moment when the world wakes up. Being present for that awakening is one of Kaylyn’s greatest joys, especially when she gets to witness it alongside her children.
In wild Florida she feels capable. Connected. Grounded in a tradition that stretches back thousands of years. One that reminds us of our responsibility to the land and to future generations. Hunting becomes a way to nourish her family, honor the past, and protect what comes next.
Like Kaylyn, our Foundation believes everyone should feel welcome in Florida’s wild places. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoorsperson or just beginning to explore what’s possible, these lands belong to all of us. With the right tools, knowledge, and support, your journey can start today.
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