As parks, trails, and forests begin to reopen, it can be confusing to navigate this “new normal” in terms of how to recreate responsibly. To help give all of you outdoor enthusiasts more guidance during this time, we’re joining REI and other partner organizations to support their #RecreateResponsibly initiative. The Recreate Responsibly Coalition is a… [Read more] How to Recreate Responsibly
In response to COVID-19 many community events have been postponed or cancelled altogether. However, some organizers are getting creative with how they can bring their communities together during social distancing; virtual community events! In order to connect people to the outdoors, Wilderness Inquiry is partnering with a variety of organizers to help their community events… [Read more] #OptInside: Virtual Community Events
Wilderness Inquiry is known for bringing people together – and no one did that better that Whitney Ulvestad. We are saddened to share that Whitney passed on May 8th after a brave and tenacious fight against brain cancer. Although her fight against cancer has ended, her fight for bringing joy to all she encountered will… [Read more] Trail Tales: In memory of Whitney Ulvestad
This week for our #OptInside series we’re sharing a nature-inspired Spotify playlist! Full of good jams to inspire that feeling of being in the great outdoors (but perfect to listen to when you’re inside on the couch.) We took a cue from some of our favorite artists. This playlist features an eclectic mix of both modern… [Read more] #OptInside: Spotify Playlist for the Great Indoors
Leo Tolstoy once said, “Spring is the time of plans and projects.” Aren’t we all familiar with that feeling of spring fever? That need to get outside to work and play? At Wilderness Inquiry springtime is when we start gearing up for another amazing season of bringing people together in the wilderness. But sometimes, things… [Read more] WI Staff – Putting Our Online Resources to Work!
Written by Meg Rod This week for our #OptInside series we’re sharing something that resonates with us at Wilderness Inquiry – documentaries that focus on diversity, inclusion, and human connection. Our goals at WI are to provide outdoor experiences to everyone regardless of age, background, or ability. These inclusive documentaries offer insight into the lives… [Read more] #OptInside: Watch a Documentary
Interviewed by Chandra Sather-Gessner My name is Michael Halder. I have a birth defect called cerebral palsy, but I’m able to live by myself. I can drive, I have my own house, and I cook and clean. I’m proud to live independently. This is my Wilderness Inquiry Trail Tales Story. Boundary Waters – A Second… [Read more] Trail Tales: Participant Spotlight – Michael Halder
Interviewed by Chandra Sather-Gessner My name is Nick Audet and I have been deaf since I was 18 months old. My deafness was assumed to be from Scarlet fever, but some of my family members think I was born deaf. I’m from a ‘country’ family that’s stuck in the cities. This is my Wilderness story.… [Read more] Trail Tales: Nick Audet – Winter Boundary Waters Adventure
Written by Megan Rod Finding interesting nature-related reading material can sometimes be difficult due to the overwhelming amount of resources available. Even if you do narrow down your search there still remains the obstacle of determining what is the best reading material for every age group. To make it easy for you, we came up… [Read more] Best nature reads to help you #OptInside
Enthralled by wildlife at a young age, Autumn Harff’s passions eventually led her on a trip with Wilderness Inquiry. Through church connections, hard work, and generosity, Autumn would embark to Tanzania on the trip of a lifetime. Little did she know she would one day be able to see the firsthand the impact of her… [Read more] Trail Tales: Autumn Harff – Tanzania Trip of a Lifetime
