Wilderness Inquiry
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Connecting people of all ages, backgrounds, identities, and abilities to each other and the natural world through shared outdoor adventures.
Bloomington, MN
Joined February 2010
This week, we joined @VisitElyMN & @SuperiorNF on the Forest North podcast to talk about our history of adventuring in the BWCAW & our partnership with the @forestservice that connects thousands of youth to recreational opportunities each year. Listen ⬇️! https://t.co/MIt0h64zWo
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Inclusive adventures are at the core of our mission - because we believe that #EveryoneBelongs in the outdoors. Thanks to our partners at @NationalParkFdn, @LLBean, and Friends of the Apostle Islands for their shared commitment to accessibility in our national parks.
Adaptations allow more people to experience national parks rather than just hear about them. Together with @LLBean and Friends of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, NPF is helping make Apostle Islands National Lakeshore more accessible. https://t.co/T6GGSfRmkg
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This month marked a momentous milestone as we officially moved to our new headquarters in Bloomington, MN. Thanks to the many individuals and partners who joined us over the past year to make our new headquarters a reality. Read more at the link below! ➡️ https://t.co/hSFxbNqckM
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That's a wrap on our 2024 #Canoemobile season! Nine rigs - equipped with vans, canoes, & Outdoor Leaders - visited 19 states, directly engaging more than 32,000 youth & families in outdoor education & recreation experiences. Read more at the link below! ➡️ https://t.co/rBK8u3gQG4
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Thanks to the @forestservice for the deep partnership and commitment to supporting youth in the outdoors!
Urban Connections seeks to connect the millions of people living in urban areas to the outdoors. See how their partnership with #WildernessINQ brought kids to "floating classrooms" across the region. @forestservice
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This summer, our Outdoor Credit Recovery program in partnership with @SPPS_News was highlighted by the @CCSSO - showing the program's impact on the development of high school students. Thanks to our partners at @MnDeptEd & @NatlParkService. #ESSERImpact
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Thanks @BLMNational and @BLMNewMexico for the great partnership and for paddling with us on Cochiti Lake!
“Look deep into nature & you will understand everything better.” –Albert Einstein Canoemobile meets youth & families in communities, allowing safe & positive exploration of nature close to home. 📸Cochiti Lake, New Mexico #NationalCanoeDay
@newmexicopubliclands @WildernessINQ
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The storms may have moved us indoors, but that didn’t stop the nature-based learning in Kasson, MN today! Thank you to our special guest @CarlaNelsonMN for diving in with the kids to explore, play and learn!
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Last year, we paddled, hiked, & camped alongside thousands of people who inspired us with the meaningful ways they engage with nature. Across the pages of our 2023 annual report, we reflect on these incredible moments. See our annual report below! ⬇️ https://t.co/c9S0M6ygUp
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We are proud to announce our partnership with @BlueStarFamily and the creation of our Military Families Outdoors program! Read more about our partnership and new program at the link below! https://t.co/mfjZTWAU8v
wildernessinquiry.org
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...
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We're proud to continue our partnership with @NationalParkFdn's ParkVentures program to increase access to outdoor spaces & activities. Accessible outdoor adventures are core to our mission, & we look forward to working with more communities to build connections to the outdoors!
Everyone should be able to fully experience the benefits of the outdoors. NPF is excited to invest $2.2 million in support to affinity groups through its ParkVentures program to build lifelong relationships with national parks. https://t.co/OSNl58ex2a 📸: Amanda P. Carusoe
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The votes are in... CONGRATULATIONS to our 2023 Photo Contest winners! FIRST PLACE 🥇 - Suzanne T. SECOND PLACE 🥈 - Christine W. THIRD PLACE 🥉 - Eric L. Weren't able to join the fun this year? Head to our site to book your next adventure & be eligible for next year's contest!
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Honored to receive the Wilderness Partnership Champion Award from @forestservice! This national recognition highlights our partnership impact w/the Forest Service Urban Connections program & our work to build awareness & access to outdoor education. @usfs_r9
#FSUrbanConnections
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2023 is almost over & what a year it's been! We are proud to share highlights that show the power of connection & community — all made possible by the people & partners we paddle alongside. Thank you! Read our complete 2023 Year in Review below! ➡️ https://t.co/w7QWOeblWu
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A Wilderness Inquiry adventure is so much more than a trip, and there is no one better to tell that story than the people who explore with us. Join us in 2024 to share and experience the impact. Proudly produced by Noble and their partners!
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Our Fall #Canoemobile Tour recently returned after building connections across 35+ communities in 13 states and directly engaging more than 15,000+ youth and families in inclusive outdoor education and recreation experiences. Wow! Read all about it below! https://t.co/ZRW5PShflF
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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...
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Accessibility in the outdoors is central to the Wilderness Inquiry mission. See what our Executive Director @erikarivers has to say about investing in accessibility and the benefits that brings to everyone. ➡️
stateline.org
States are revitalizing trails in parks and on public lands, modernizing campgrounds and lodges, and purchasing all-terrain chairs with tanklike treads so people with disabilities aren’t excluded...
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the need to make outdoor recreation more accessible. States including California, Michigan, Minnesota, Vermont and Wisconsin have made significant strides. https://t.co/bssU0LtWvV
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Thank you @WildernessINQ and @NatlParkService for partnering with us for another successful Canoemobile event this year! 🛶🌊 #Canoemobile #WildernessInquiry #Canoe #Paddling #WashingtonDC #Maryland #TrustTuesday
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Thank you @BettyMcCollum04 for the leadership in this important work and championing an innovative partnership that builds connections among military families. Read more from our time in D.C. with @BlueStarFamily ➡️
dcmilitary.com
National nonprofits Wilderness Inquiry and Blue Star Families hosted more than 100 military service members and their families for a community event and canoe paddle on the Anacostia River on
Great to see the launch of the Military Families Outdoors collaborative national program last weekend! @BlueStarFamily & @WildernessINQ are teaming up to provide service members & their families with meaningful outdoor experiences.
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We brought a crash course on the Boundary Waters to Osseo Education Center with @WildernessINQ, last week. "The goal is to give students the opportunity to learn and try out new skills in a familiar, inclusive space with their mentors." https://t.co/hh0z5xhZ8U Funded by @mnenrtf.
hometownsource.com
On Oct. 13, despite the cold autumn temperature and persistent downpour, approximately 70 students at the Osseo Education Center got the chance to participate in a number of outdoor stations
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