Traveling outside of the U.S. for the first time is a combination of excitement and nerves. The enthusiasm comes from the opportunity to experience another culture and all the little things that make life in that part of the world unique. You’ll meet new people and make new friends, taste some new and delicious food,… [Read more] The Beginner’s Guide to International Travel: What You Need to Know
Everyone has a sense of adventure in them. No matter who you are or where you come from, we all want to experience all that life has to offer, and everyone deserves a chance to get out and explore and see the world around them. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to afford to travel. But… [Read more] How to Fund Your Group Travel Trip
Whether you’re a first time traveler or a seasoned veteran, it’s essential to properly prepare yourself for any outdoor trip. It’s not just making sure that you have all the equipment you need, but also your physical, and even mental, conditioning. Mental Preparation If it’s your first time adventuring outdoors, it’s important to understand the… [Read more] Traveling Safely: How to Make Sure You’re Prepared for an Outdoor Trip
What an honor to be awarded Charity Navigator’s 4-star rating for the fourth consecutive year and eighth year overall! In 2018 thus far, Wilderness Inquiry has commemorated great stories and accomplishments from the past 40 years and we are pleased to celebrate this unprecedented achievement as well. This award is the highest ranking Charity Navigator… [Read more] Wilderness Inquiry Awarded Highest Charity Ranking
It’s much easier to enjoy yourself when you’re fully prepared for a long adventure. It is not nearly as fun when you find out that you under or over packed. When you’re traveling, you want to make sure that you seize every day of the trip, and that you double-check that you have everything you… [Read more] Extended Trip Travel Checklist (20 Items to Make Sure You Bring Along)
You can read the full article here. FORT LORAMIE — Justine Porath, of Sidney, had never been in a canoe, so she was more than excited to give it a try, Friday, Oct. 19, at Lake Loramie State Park. The wheelchair-bound 21-year-old is one of seven interns in Upper Valley Career Center’s Project Search, a… [Read more] Project Search Takes to the Water – Sidney Daily News
Photography and writing: Peter MacMillan, Wilderness Inquiry Canoemobile, hosted by the LaPorte County Soil and Water Conservation District, explored the “Myewes-zibiwe.” Where on earth is the Myewes-zibiwe? After an interim iteration, as “La Riviere du Chemin,” this exotic waterway is now named Trail Creek. Such an ordinary name does not lead to high expectations. Yet,… [Read more] Learning From the Seat of a Voyageur Canoe
On October 3rd, partners and friends joined Wilderness Inquiry at the U.S. Capitol to celebrate 40 years of inclusion in the outdoors and the 10th anniversary of Canoemobile. More than 170 congressional champions, federal partners, supporters and past participants came together to look back on 40 years of impact. Hosted by the Minnesota Congressional Delegation… [Read more] Access for All — Celebrating our 40th Anniversary in Washington, D.C.
By Alexa Bricker | OCT 5, 2018 | Read the full article here The boundary waters canoe area of Minnesota’s northern border is a vast, untouched wilderness that attracts thousands of visitors each year. In order to protect the integrity of the land, the federal legislature proposed a bill in 1977 that would ban the use of… [Read more] The Nature of Inclusivity – American Lifestyle
Fifth-grade students from Eastern York School District spent a day learning about the Susquehanna River during a program from Wilderness Inquiry. On Wednesday, Oct. 3, the students learned about the history surrounding the river, the native people who lived there and the river’s environmental connection to the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The program normally includes instruction in safe paddling… [Read more] Eastern York fifth-graders spend day learning about the Susquehanna – York Dispatch
