For more than 15 years, Wilderness Inquiry has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service – Urban Connections program. Through a progression of outdoor education and recreation experiences – from backyard to backcountry – our shared work has engaged youth from urban areas within the Forest Service’s Eastern region to build confidence and connection in nature. [Read more]
News & Notes
Welcome Home, Wilderness Inquiry!
This month marked a momentous milestone for Wilderness Inquiry as we officially moved to our new headquarters building and warehouse space in Bloomington, MN. [Read more]
Canoemobile Wrapped! — Our 2024 Season
Our last Canoemobile rig returned from the road this month marking the end of our 2024 season. With more than 32,000 youth, families, and community members paddling and learning on waterways closest to them, Canoemobile reached more people across more states than ever before. [Read more]
Memories from Yellowstone with Military Families Outdoors
This summer, as part of the Military Families Outdoors program, hundreds of families were able to experience fun-filled adventures and nature-based activities in our national parks, public lands, and waterways. [Read more]
Un”Belize”able Adventure with Wilderness Inquiry!
This past February, a group of Wilderness Inquiry travelers set off on an adventure to spend eight days exploring Belize and Tikal. Participants and staff alike had an unforgettable experience in the beautiful jungle, beach, and mountain landscapes of these popular Central American destinations. [Read more]
Expanding the Wilderness Inquiry Fellowship: Meet the 2024 Fellows
The Wilderness Inquiry Outdoor Fellowship program marks its third year as we welcome a new cohort of outdoor fellows and expands as we add to the program and introduce the American Sign Language (ASL) Communication Facilitator fellowship. Get to know this year’s fellows! [Read more]
Thriving Outdoors with Wilderness Inquiry
Through immersive, multi-day outdoor experiences, Wilderness Inquiry youth programs engage young people to build positive relationships, connect to nature and community, and thrive outside. [Read more]
Wilderness Inquiry Partners with Blue Star Families to Expand Outdoor Opportunities for Military Families
Wilderness Inquiry is proud to announce our partnership with Blue Star Families and the creation of our Military Families Outdoors program, alongside federal partners including the Defense Health Agency and National Park Service. Our shared mission is to create an environment where military families not only feel a profound sense of belonging in the outdoors,… [Read more] Wilderness Inquiry Partners with Blue Star Families to Expand Outdoor Opportunities for Military Families
2023 Year in Review — Connections that Make a Difference
As 2023 comes to a close, we are excited to share this collection of stories and memories that reflect all that we accomplished together in the past year. This year, we adventured with more than 34,000 people in locations all around the world. Thank you for joining us this year, and for your continued commitment to and passion for Wilderness Inquiry’s mission. [Read more]
Canoemobile Completes 2023 Season – Connecting 30,000 People to the Outdoors
Wilderness Inquiry’s fall Canoemobile tour recently returned from the road after visiting 35+ communities in 13 states and directly engaging more than 15,000 youth and families in inclusive outdoor education and recreation experiences. This tour is part of the overall positive impact that Canoemobile has had across communities in 2023. [Read more]