As 2023 comes to a close, we are excited to share this collection of stories and memories that reflect all that we accomplished together in the past year. This year, we adventured with more than 34,000 people in locations all around the world. Thank you for joining us this year, and for your continued commitment to and passion for Wilderness Inquiry’s mission. [Read more]
News & Notes
Canoemobile Completes 2023 Season – Connecting 30,000 People to the Outdoors
Wilderness Inquiry’s fall Canoemobile tour recently returned from the road after visiting 35+ communities in 13 states and directly engaging more than 15,000 youth and families in inclusive outdoor education and recreation experiences. This tour is part of the overall positive impact that Canoemobile has had across communities in 2023. [Read more]
Cory’s Story After 10 Canoemobile Tours
Cory Maria Dack joined Wilderness Inquiry as an Outdoor Leader in 2008. Since then, she has worked many seasons with our organization, leading a range of trips from Canoemobile to extended international adventures. Across her years with Wilderness Inquiry, Cory has served over 35,000 participants. [Read more]
Wilderness Inquiry’s First Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Day Camp
Wilderness Inquiry held its first Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Day Camp for youth, where participants got to grow and learn in an outdoor setting for three days. [Read more]
A Month of Adventures with Mandela Washington Fellow Brian Muchiri Waihenya
In August, Wilderness Inquiry welcomed Brian Muchiri Waihenya from Kenya, who traveled to Minnesota on a professional exchange opportunity through the U.S. Department of State’s Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, the flagship program of the U.S. Government’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). During his time in Minnesota, Brian learned about the internal workings… [Read more] A Month of Adventures with Mandela Washington Fellow Brian Muchiri Waihenya
A Classroom Without Walls
Wilderness Inquiry’s 2023 Outdoor Credit Recovery season just came to an end, and we are excited to say that it was one of the most successful seasons yet. Since the start of our program in 2014, we have seen continued growth as the program expands to work with new school districts and more students. Our… [Read more] A Classroom Without Walls
On Trail: Lachelle Cunningham in the Apostle Islands
In July, Chef Lachelle Cunningham joined Wilderness Inquiry in the Apostle Islands on one of our Women’s Affinity trips to enjoy good food, yoga, and the beauty of the outdoors. This is what she had to say after her trip with us: “I was in my happy place (The Nature) this past weekend…had a pretty… [Read more] On Trail: Lachelle Cunningham in the Apostle Islands
Wilderness Inquiry Fellowship: Meet the 2023 Fellows
This summer, the Wilderness Inquiry Outdoor Fellowship program marks its second year as we welcome a new cohort of fellows. The Fellowship program is designed as an introductory career learning opportunity for people whose identities are underrepresented in the outdoor industry – people who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or as an individual with a disability.… [Read more] Wilderness Inquiry Fellowship: Meet the 2023 Fellows
Wilderness Inquiry’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
In 2022, Wilderness Inquiry embarked on an intentional path forward for the organization with the development of a new, five-year strategic plan. Guided by our commitment to equitable inclusion in the outdoors, the plan sets the course for building stronger organizational efficiency, excellence, and long-term sustainability, while expanding our reach and impact. Through collaborative planning,… [Read more] Wilderness Inquiry’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
Canoemobile Expands to New Mexico
Each year, Wilderness Inquiry marks the start of Canoemobile season with the launch of our spring tour. From March to May, our dedicated Outdoor Leaders led two Canoemobile rigs to nine cities and communities across the Midwest and West Coast – bringing hands-on outdoor learning and exploration to nearly 5,000 youth and families. Stops on… [Read more] Canoemobile Expands to New Mexico