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
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On Trail: Lachelle Cunningham in the Apostle Islands
In July, Chef Lachelle Cunningham joined Wilderness Inquiry in the Apostle Islands on one of our Women’s Affinity trips to enjoy good food, yoga, and the beauty of the outdoors. This is what she had to say after her trip with us: “I was in my happy place (The Nature) this past weekend…had a pretty… [Read more] On Trail: Lachelle Cunningham in the Apostle Islands
#OptInside: Gourmet S’mores Recipes
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
5-Ingredient Protein Bites with Gustola Granola
Gustola Granola has been a long-time favorite of Wilderness Inquiry. Whether you are on the trail or on the water, it is the perfect snack for any activity. Made with simple yet nutritious ingredients, it is the perfect blend of quality and flavor. Along with a great local story we love creating new ways to… [Read more] 5-Ingredient Protein Bites with Gustola Granola
Real cooks, real fire: 5 best campfire meals
Come-on baby, light that campfire. Cooking in the wild just got a whole lot more interesting! Whether you’re digging a fire pit or working over a fire ring, rimmed with rock or brick, you want to be sure the blaze has died down a little to an even burn. A Taste of the Apostles guide… [Read more] Real cooks, real fire: 5 best campfire meals
Gustola Granola featured on all extended WI trips
Gustola Granola is a premium, small-batch granola made locally in Minneapolis by Angie Gustafson. Featured on all Wilderness Inquiry extended trips, you will love the just-baked freshness of this artisanal snack. We caught up with Angie, the woman behind the granola and a longtime friend of Wilderness Inquiry. Angie was inspired by the word gusto, meaning… [Read more] Gustola Granola featured on all extended WI trips
Beth Dooley’s brown sugar glazed bacon recipe
Beth Dooley, James Beard Award-winning author and Wilderness Inquiry trip leader, shares her recipe for a tasty dish, on the trail or at home. Serves 4 to 6 Notes: Keeping the flame low prevents the sugar from burning. It’s great right out of the pan, no doubt, but even better crumbled into oatmeal or over pancakes.… [Read more] Beth Dooley’s brown sugar glazed bacon recipe
The Farmers of Taste of the Apostles
From Taste of the Apostles Trip Leader, Beth Dooley: Our Taste of the Apostles trips are a summer sampler of the best in a glorious season. On these trips, we highlight local ingredients, tour organic farms, pick berries, and meet some of the area farmers who are doing amazing things with food. Here are a few of the… [Read more] The Farmers of Taste of the Apostles
Picking the peak season in the Apostles
Picking raspberries, kayaking through ancient sea caves, watching the sun sink into Lake Superior as the embers of the beach fire glow, sharing a farm to table dinner in the field… all of these adventures are possible on our Taste of the Apostles trips with Beth Dooley. A Taste of the Apostles is a summer sampler… [Read more] Picking the peak season in the Apostles
Healthy eating and cooking with Central High School
Summer time and the living is easy! We love to get kids outdoors for canoeing, fishing, hiking and camping. Being active sure works up an appetite and makes you hungry for healthy food that tastes good. Last week, our Wilderness Inquiry guides worked with students from Central High School in St. Paul to teach them canoeing and… [Read more] Healthy eating and cooking with Central High School