The Wilderness Inquiry Staff House was dedicated “Martha’s Place” on May 30th, 2001, in memory of our dear friend Martha A. Finch.  Martha went on more than a dozen Wilderness Inquiry trips over the years.  Always an enthusiastic participant, she inspired many by not allowing her disability to stop her from pursuing her love of the outdoors. Left: Martha Finch and Ann Bancroft

Staff that live at Martha’s Place have the following entities available to them:

• Computer/printer with internet access, as well as WI-FI for laptop users
• Free laundry facilities
• Camping gear/bike storage (Sorry no room for canoes/kayaks)
• Cookware: pots, pans, dishes, utensils

Located in the heart of Dinkytown near the Univiersity of Minnestoa Twin Cities campus, Martha’s Place within walking distance of many areas:

• Wilderness Inquiry Headquarters (5 blocks away, ~8 min walk) Directions.
• Dinkytown is four blocks away from the staff house and offers variety of restaurants, bookstores, convenience stores, hair stylists, and movie stores.
• The Quarry shopping center is a five-minute drive away and consists of retail stores: Target, Office Max, Rainbow Foods, etc.
• Midwest Mountaineering is located in the Seven Corners area across the Mississippi River. Midwest is the local gear/equipment store with a free bouldering cave.
• North Country Co-op is located in the Seven Corners area across the Mississippi River.
• Downtown Minneapolis is also located across the Mississippi River and can walked to in an hour.

Links to some nearby eats: Burrito Loco Erbert & Gerberts Subs Chipotle Kafe421 Dinkytown Bruegger's Bagels Subway McDonald's Papa John's Pizza Pizza Hut North Country Martha's Place is a cooperative living space and is run similar to a hostel for travelers.  There's a set of rules that must be followed.  Please Click Here to read them. Directions, Agreement form, Transportation, and other information are available to confirmed staff and interns via WI's Staff Intranet.  (Please note, password required.)

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