On January 2, 2021 our friend John Anfinson, Superintendent of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA), is retiring after a 40-year career with the federal government. A native… [Read more] Snickerdoodles on the Mississippi: A Tribute to John Anfinson
While 2020 brought immense challenges that impacted our communities, country, and world, we have also seen resilience, hope, imagination, connection, and changes that will guide us in the years to… [Read more] 2020 Year in Review – Everyone Belongs in the Outdoors
Tis the season of giving, and we hope you will give the gift of experiences! Have you ever wondered what to buy for that someone who seems to have everything?… [Read more] Give the Gift of Experiences
“I’d go to the Moon for Wilderness Inquiry.” Those are the words Catherine “Baba” Finch once said when asked if she would be willing to drive 75 miles to attend… [Read more] Tribute to a Champion – Catherine “Baba” Finch
To celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Wilderness Inquiry would like to recognize that we are guests in the outdoor spaces we enjoy and acknowledge the original descendants of the places we… [Read more] Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Wilderness Inquiry is proud to be a member organization of the Minnesota Environmental Fund (MEF). MEF works to protect, conserve, and restore Minnesota’s natural resources by supporting a total of… [Read more] Minnesota Environmental Fund + Wilderness Inquiry
This week for our #OptInside series we’re sharing some of the best adventure documentaries on Netflix. Whether you’re drawn to mountain tops or the depths of the sea, these films… [Read more] #OptInside: Netflix’s Best Adventure Documentaries
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… [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… [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… [Read more] #OptInside: Gourmet Trail Mix Recipes
