How to Recreate Responsibly

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

#OptInside: Virtual Community Events

In response to COVID-19 many community events have been postponed or cancelled altogether. However, some organizers are getting…

Trail Tales: In memory of Whitney Ulvestad

Wilderness Inquiry is known for bringing people together – and no one did that better than Whitney Ulvestad.…

#OptInside: Spotify Playlist for the Great Indoors

This week for our #OptInside series we’re sharing a nature-inspired Spotify playlist! Full of good jams to inspire…

#OptInside: Watch a Documentary

Written by Meg Rod This week for our #OptInside series we’re sharing something that resonates with us at…

Trail Tales: Participant Spotlight – Michael Halder

Interviewed by Chandra Sather-Gessner My name is Michael Halder. I have a birth defect called cerebral palsy, but…

Trail Tales: Nick Audet – Winter Boundary Waters Adventure

Interviewed by Chandra Sather-Gessner My name is Nick Audet and I have been deaf since I was 18…

Best nature reads to help you #OptInside

Written by Megan Rod Finding interesting nature-related reading material can sometimes be difficult due to the overwhelming amount…

Trail Tales: WI Trail Staff Memories

This week we’re featuring some favorite memories from our Wilderness Inquiry trail staff. From hilarious encounters to creative…

Trail Tales: Autumn Harff – Tanzania Trip of a Lifetime

Enthralled by wildlife at a young age, Autumn Harff’s passions eventually led her on a trip with Wilderness…