“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 an early fundraiser for Wilderness Inquiry. It was our first gala ever, called “Hoots, Boots, and Hollers,” and she made the drive with her husband,… [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 frequent and love. MINNESOTA Boundary Waters Canoe Area – Native Ojibwe Lands Fort Snelling – Isáŋthaŋka Akíchita Thípi, Native Dakota Lands Minneapolis – Bdeóta Othúŋwe,… [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 20 leading environmental nonprofits in the state. From clean water, climate change, and environmental justice, to protecting Minnesota places such as the Boundary Waters and… [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 have something for every type of adventurer. Grab some popcorn and settle in! National Parks Adventure This documentary follows rock climber Conrad Anker, film director… [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 and advocates from across a wide range of disabilities. This civil rights movement has evolved over decades, with milestones from the deinstitutionalization of people with… [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 explorer, but she also volunteered at WI for many years. Some might even remember her from the ‘Ask Jan’ section of the website! Janet’s First… [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 have exact measurements, quantities are subjective to your liking and easy to change. Chocolate Strawberry Replace the traditional chocolate M&M’s with salted chocolate granola bits,… [Read more] #OptInside: Gourmet Trail Mix Recipes
Have you ever spotted a wandering bug or sprouting plant and wondered on earth it was? Now you can turn your phone into the ultimate species spotter with the iNaturalist app – all while contributing to research. Using the iNaturalist App Take a full framed photo of any organism and iNaturalist will offer a top… [Read more] #OptInside: Explore the iNaturalist App
This week for our #OptInside series we’re sharing some nature based crafts to help spark your creativity. From purple wood-violets peeking out of the soil, to odd-shaped branches surrendering themselves into the leaf-litter of autumn, there are endless supplies that nature provides to help you create amazing crafts. Sun-Printing Materials: construction paper, plastic wrap, anything… [Read more] #OptInside: Nature Based Crafts
Here at Wilderness Inquiry, campfires are practically synonymous with summertime. We believe the best use of a campfire is to make s’mores of course. But, we want to introduce you to a few variations of this traditional treat to try at home and then bring on the trail. We hope that you feel inspired to… [Read more] #OptInside: Gourmet S’mores Recipes
