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]
Canoemobile was back in action this fall, bringing the “floating classroom” to communities across Minnesota, Illinois, Northwest Indiana, New Jersey, and New York. Canoemobile brings the canoe to you, connecting youth, families, and communities to their local waterways by combining environmental education with an introduction to accessible water-based recreation. Through a combination of youth-focused day… [Read more] Canoemobile Engages 10,000 Kids from MN to NYC
Enthralled by wildlife at a young age, Autumn Harff’s passions eventually led her on a trip with Wilderness Inquiry. Through church connections, hard work, and generosity, Autumn would embark to Tanzania on the trip of a lifetime. Little did she know she would one day be able to see the firsthand the impact of her… [Read more] Trail Tales: Autumn Harff – Tanzania Trip of a Lifetime
As we look back on our year, we are excited to share a few milestones and highlights. In 2019, we connected 40,000 people to inclusive outdoor adventures through 450 trips and events worldwide. We served 19,000 people of color, 4,800 people with a disability, and those ranging in age from 1 to 87. As we… [Read more] Inclusive Outdoor Adventures Change Lives – 2019 Year in Review
Discover Silver Bay from a Voyageur Canoe [Read more]
Discover Boston’s Rich History from the Water [Read more]
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.
Gustola Granola is a premium, small-batch granola made locally in Minneapolis by Angie Gustafson. Featured on all Wilderness Inquiry extended trips, you will love the just-baked freshness of this artisanal snack. We caught up with Angie, the woman behind the granola and a longtime friend of Wilderness Inquiry. Angie was inspired by the word gusto, meaning… [Read more] Gustola Granola featured on all extended WI trips
Tabitha Edwards, a north Minneapolis native, first engaged with Wilderness Inquiry as a participant on a Mississippi River Day Trip with a local community group. That experience sparked her interest with WI, and she stayed in touch by volunteering for trip pack-ins, soon becoming an intern and a staff member for 3 years. Her vibrancy and positive attitude permeated… [Read more] Tabitha Edwards – Finding a home at Wilderness Inquiry
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
