This past February, a group of Wilderness Inquiry travelers set off on an adventure to spend eight days exploring Belize and Tikal. Participants and staff alike had an unforgettable experience in the beautiful jungle, beach, and mountain landscapes of these popular Central American destinations. [Read more]
Outdoor Credit Recovery Our Outdoor Credit Recovery program brings learning to life for youth through nature-based exploration and academic opportunities set in a classroom without walls. Co-led by licensed teachers and Wilderness Inquiry Outdoor Leaders, Outdoor Credit Recovery helps students earn academic credit through multi-day, hands-on, place-based exploration and learning outside at nearby parks, green spaces,… [Read more] Outdoor Credit Recovery
Wilderness Inquiry is known for bringing people together – and no one did that better than Whitney Ulvestad. We are saddened to share that Whitney passed on May 8th after a brave and tenacious fight against brain cancer. Although her fight against cancer has ended, her fight for bringing joy to all she encountered will… [Read more] Trail Tales: In memory of Whitney Ulvestad
Environmental Science and Natural Resources No laboratory? No problem. Your neighborhood will become your new world to observe, experiment, and record your findings with these engaging activities. Explore the outdoors to discover how plants, animals, and more live their everyday lives. Backyard Bird ID Bingo Collapse This activity dives into the world of birding, while… [Read more] Environmental Science and Outdoor Resources
Pictured: Hank Bostic with Misty Vranish Bostic – Spring 2014 – Shenandoah Valley, VA In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing a great love story that adds meaning to our tagline, Bringing people together in the wilderness since 1978. Hank and Misty connected on a WI trip, stayed close friends, and married 13 years… [Read more] Finding love through Wilderness Inquiry
Wilderness Inquiry’s Josh Garubanda was highlighted by the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) as a key role model for communities underrepresented in the outdoors. One of NOLS’s objectives is paving the way for young people of color to become passionate about America’s wild places. In the summer of 2013, NOLS organized Expedition Denali with a group that made history… [Read more] Josh Garubanda highlighted as national role model
In the Belly of the Beast My first exposure to WI was in the summer of 2007, when my family went on the Yellowstone Family adventure. It was a charmed 7 days, and all of us bonded really well and made some amazing and hilarious memories. Working for WI was really my first full-time job.… [Read more] Life Changing Stories
Research & Results Throughout its history, Wilderness Inquiry has conducted and encouraged research on its trips and programs in order to document outcomes and to seek ways to continually improve the quality of its service. These efforts have taken many forms, from personal inquiries into the effects of individual participation to congressionally-mandated studies on how… [Read more] Research & Results
Financial Aid Program Wilderness Inquiry’s mission is to make the outdoors accessible to everyone regardless of age, background, ability, or socioeconomic status. Thanks to generous donations from trip alumni, parents, foundations, corporations, and other sponsors, we are able to provide financial aid to thousands of individuals and families who need it to participate. All financial… [Read more] Financial Aid
Paddle in Voyageur canoes at Lake Loramie State Park [Read more]
