Snickerdoodles on the Mississippi: A Tribute to John Anfinson

On January 2, 2021 our friend John Anfinson, Superintendent of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA),…

Give the Gift of Experiences

Tis the season of giving, and we hope you will give the gift of experiences! Have you ever…

#OptInside: Netflix’s Best Adventure Documentaries

This week for our #OptInside series we’re sharing some of the best adventure documentaries on Netflix. Whether you’re…

Trail Tales – Janet Peterson: Decades in the Wilderness

A longtime WI participant, Janet Peterson has been on at least 20 trips since 1980 culminating in over…

#OptInside: Gourmet Trail Mix Recipes

This week for our #OptInside series we’ve gathered some of the best gourmet trail mix recipes for you…

#OptInside: Explore the iNaturalist App

Have you ever spotted a wandering bug or sprouting plant and wondered on earth it was? Now you…

#OptInside: Nature Based Crafts

This week for our #OptInside series we’re sharing some nature based crafts to help spark your creativity. From…

#OptInside: Gourmet S’mores Recipes

Here at Wilderness Inquiry, campfires are practically synonymous with summertime. We believe the best use of a campfire…

Summer is not cancelled!

Summer is not cancelled! COVID-19 has changed a lot of things, but it hasn’t changed our connection to…

How to Recreate Responsibly

As parks, trails, and forests begin to reopen, it can be confusing to navigate this “new normal” in…