A Wilderness Inquiry adventure is so much more than a trip. It’s an experience, an opportunity for connection, a place where everyone belongs. And we think no one is better to tell that story than those exact people who explore the natural world with us. This is Devin’s story. Devin’s journey with Wilderness Inquiry began… [Read more] Unpacking the Impact: Devin’s Story
With the official move to our new headquarters in Bloomington, MN comes one of the most exciting updates to our operational space and capacity: a beautiful new kitchen! For nearly 50 years, Wilderness Inquiry has been bringing people together in the outdoors, and continually exploring and refining the myriad elements it takes to do so.… [Read more] Fostering Food and Community in Our New Kitchen
This year, we adventured with more than 40,000 people across familiar and new locations nationwide and internationally. Wilderness Inquiry saw incredible growth and deepening impact. And we continued to innovate by introducing new programs, forging new partnerships, and embracing new communities to best serve all who adventure with us. 2024 was a year of transformative change, and we are deeply grateful for the community of supporters whose generosity significantly contributes to our success. [Read more]
For more than 15 years, Wilderness Inquiry has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service – Urban Connections program. Through a progression of outdoor education and recreation experiences – from backyard to backcountry – our shared work has engaged youth from urban areas within the Forest Service’s Eastern region to build confidence and connection in nature. [Read more]
This month marked a momentous milestone for Wilderness Inquiry as we officially moved to our new headquarters building and warehouse space in Bloomington, MN. [Read more]
Our last Canoemobile rig returned from the road this month marking the end of our 2024 season. With more than 32,000 youth, families, and community members paddling and learning on waterways closest to them, Canoemobile reached more people across more states than ever before. [Read more]
This summer, as part of the Military Families Outdoors program, hundreds of families were able to experience fun-filled adventures and nature-based activities in our national parks, public lands, and waterways. [Read more]
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]
The Wilderness Inquiry Outdoor Fellowship program marks its third year as we welcome a new cohort of outdoor fellows and expands as we add to the program and introduce the American Sign Language (ASL) Communication Facilitator fellowship. Get to know this year’s fellows! [Read more]
Through immersive, multi-day outdoor experiences, Wilderness Inquiry youth programs engage young people to build positive relationships, connect to nature and community, and thrive outside. [Read more]
