Since 2012, Wilderness Inquiry has been working with the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) to bring Canoemobile to Hopewell, Virginia. This year, the groups also partnered to bring Canoemobile to Columbia, Pennsylvania. Both events were successes, with more than 600 children going out on the water.
We are saddened by the loss of long-time Wilderness Inquiry adventurer Sarah Hale. We sincerely admire her determination in the face of disease and her commitment to helping others with ataxia through her work with the National Ataxia Foundation. With permission, we’re posting an abridged version of her memorial written by her sister. By: Helena… [Read more] I am the strength behind ataxia — A tribute to Sarah Hale
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
We are excited to announce that Wilderness Inquiry has earned its fifth 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This top distinction demonstrates Wilderness Inquiry’s sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency.
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. The work weeks were long and… [Read more] In the Belly of the Beast
By WI Trip Participant and Guest Blogger Kara Aiello: Well, it’s summer time again and what better way to enjoy it and beat the heat, then to get out and play in the water. And as someone who considers herself a fish, the water is where I love to be. Recently, I wrote an article… [Read more] Kara Aiello’s kayak adventure on Lake Superior
As a participant on a family trip, an intern, and then a participant again following a spinal cord injury, Mary Armbruster has been a part of the Wilderness Inquiry experience from multiple perspectives. Mary shared her story and is actively a part of our campaign to raise funds to provide over 1,000 scholarships to underserved populations. Our goal… [Read more] Mary Armbruster shares her story
Wilderness Inquiry is thrilled to announce a partnership with the Sierra Club’s Military Families Outdoors program to serve veterans on outdoor adventure training trips. These trips are designed to build on veterans’ leadership experience and promote lifelong outdoor recreation skills.
Explore the Potomac in Voyageur canoes [Read more]
Many philosophers have affirmed the meaning of life. Some say happiness is life’s true meaning, while others say personal and spiritual growth is all that matters in our lifetime. With so many pathways to happiness, with all the mediums for internal growth, who’s to determine the best approach to living fulfilling lives? For people like… [Read more] Limitless Adventure: Learning & Growing in the Outdoors with Emily Seltz
