[citation needed] All charters of Trail Life USA must pledge to follow its "Statement of Faith"; the organization is Trinitarian Christian.

[9] In May 2013, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) voted to change its membership policy to allow youth of any sexual orientation.

[8] Following the vote, John Stemberger changed the mission of OnMyHonor.net to start a new alternative Scouting program to be the premier national character development organization for young men which "produces godly and responsible husbands, fathers, and citizens".

[20] On September 6–7, 2013, a national convention was held for the new group where chartering rules, programs, rankings, and uniforms were adopted and its name revealed.

[8] The group selected Trail Life USA as its name[8] and chose to start in January 2014 with an expected 1000 incubation troops formed by then.

"[3] In October 2013, Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod leaders indicated that member churches may affiliate with any Scouting program including Trail Life.

[27] After its first full year of operation, Trail Life USA had 524 officially chartered troops in 48 states and just under 20,000 members.

The property features a full gymnasium, chapel, trails, fishing ponds, bonfire areas, and numerous campsites.