Last week, our country celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Signed into law on July 26, 1990, the ADA was a hard-fought battle by activists and advocates from across a wide range of disabilities. This civil rights movement has evolved over decades, with milestones from the deinstitutionalization of people with… [Read more] 30th Anniversary of the ADA
A longtime WI participant, Janet Peterson has been on at least 20 trips since 1980 culminating in over 3 decades in the wilderness. Not only has she been a dedicated explorer, but she also volunteered at WI for many years. Some might even remember her from the ‘Ask Jan’ section of the website! Janet’s First… [Read more] Trail Tales – Janet Peterson: Decades in the Wilderness
This week for our #OptInside series we’ve gathered some of the best gourmet trail mix recipes for you to try at home. Something to note – none of these recipes have exact measurements, quantities are subjective to your liking and easy to change. Chocolate Strawberry Replace the traditional chocolate M&M’s with salted chocolate granola bits,… [Read more] #OptInside: Gourmet Trail Mix Recipes
Have you ever spotted a wandering bug or sprouting plant and wondered on earth it was? Now you can turn your phone into the ultimate species spotter with the iNaturalist app – all while contributing to research. Using the iNaturalist App Take a full framed photo of any organism and iNaturalist will offer a top… [Read more] #OptInside: Explore the iNaturalist App
This week for our #OptInside series we’re sharing some nature based crafts to help spark your creativity. From purple wood-violets peeking out of the soil, to odd-shaped branches surrendering themselves into the leaf-litter of autumn, there are endless supplies that nature provides to help you create amazing crafts. Sun-Printing Materials: construction paper, plastic wrap, anything… [Read more] #OptInside: Nature Based Crafts
Here at Wilderness Inquiry, campfires are practically synonymous with summertime. We believe the best use of a campfire is to make s’mores of course. But, we want to introduce you to a few variations of this traditional treat to try at home and then bring on the trail. We hope that you feel inspired to… [Read more] #OptInside: Gourmet S’mores Recipes
Summer is not cancelled! COVID-19 has changed a lot of things, but it hasn’t changed our connection to the outdoors. This summer Wilderness Inquiry is offering private family and small group travel to some of our favorite locations close to home. We’re limiting the size and range of our trips to be mindful of current… [Read more] Summer is not cancelled!
The death of George Floyd and the public grieving and outrage of this senseless loss of life has again laid bare the cruelties, injustices, and disparities that have been an ugly part of our history for generations. Although no words can address the pain and grief, we offer our compassion and support as we collectively… [Read more] A Message to Our Community
As parks, trails, and forests begin to reopen, it can be confusing to navigate this “new normal” in terms of how to recreate responsibly. To help give all of you outdoor enthusiasts more guidance during this time, we’re joining REI and other partner organizations to support their #RecreateResponsibly initiative. The Recreate Responsibly Coalition is a… [Read more] How to Recreate Responsibly
In response to COVID-19 many community events have been postponed or cancelled altogether. However, some organizers are getting creative with how they can bring their communities together during social distancing; virtual community events! In order to connect people to the outdoors, Wilderness Inquiry is partnering with a variety of organizers to help their community events… [Read more] #OptInside: Virtual Community Events
