At Wilderness Inquiry, we love using local products from Minnesota and Wisconsin so we can support businesses that are also our neighbors. We stock our trips with foods sourced and made in Minnesota. We frequent farms, breweries, and wineries in Wisconsin to provide the ultimate local and organic feasts for visitors to our Little Sand… [Read more] An Ode to Delicious Coffee and Granola
Tracy Tabaka looks out at the blue horizons of Lake Superior beyond the Meyers Beach parking area in the Apostle Islands. She smiles, thinking of the freedom she will feel with a paddle in her hands, the wind in her face. She has been dreaming of this moment for years. But that smile fades as… [Read more] Access for All in the Apostle Islands
Wendy Placko, Director of Sales & Video Team Lead at Neuger, went on the Apostle Island kayaking trip this past August. Journey with Wendy as she reflects on her five-day adventure at Sand Bay and the surrounding islands on Lake Superior. I’d known of Wilderness Inquiry for maybe two years because the company I work… [Read more] Kayaking the Apostle Islands – an Adventure with Wendy Placko
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? Or how to give a gift that will be treasured for years to come? At Wilderness Inquiry we strive to connect others to the outdoors… [Read more] Give the Gift of Experiences
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
A Paradise in the Backyard of the Twin Cities Nestled just an hour’s drive from the Twin Cities lies a winding and glistening river abounding with natural beauty. Spanning over 150 miles, the St. Croix River and the towering, forested bluffs surrounding it have long been a destination for paddlers, hikers, and rock-climbers alike. Straddling… [Read more] Discover Why Your Next Family Trip Should be to the St. Croix
Tucked into Dinkytown’s urban landscape is a distinctly Minnesotan institution. Wilderness Inquiry has been introducing individuals to the outdoors for over forty years. Its office and warehouse are easy to miss, except when rigs of Voyager canoes emerge from the parking lot and rumble down the city streets. It is obvious that these are not… [Read more] Coast to Coast with Canoemobile
Extended time outdoors leads to growth and leadership that translates into other areas of life. This past June, two organization that believe strongly in the transformative powers of adventure teamed up. Wilderness Inquiry hosted students from Houston-based nonprofit The Woods Project at our Little Sand Bay Base Camp, near the Apostle Islands, in Wisconsin. The… [Read more] Wilderness Inquiry and The Woods Project Create a New Generation of Outdoor Leaders
