Partner Organizations

WI partners with organizations all over the country and the world. Here are links to some of our partners and to some other organizations that might help you find what you are looking for.

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Premier Partners
		Beneficial Designs Peter Axelson and Beneficial Designs have been partners with Wilderness Inquiry on many projects over the years. We really like these folks!

		Friends of the Chicago River The Friends of the Chicago River are dedicated to restoring and protecting the Chicago River. Every year we do a BIG event with them--races on the river with our 24\' Voyageur Canoes.

		Girl Scouts of the USA Wilderness Inquiry is pleased to partner with Girl Scouts of the USA and Girl Scout Councils throughout the United States.

		Kiboko Wilderness Adventures Wilderness Inquiry has partnered with Kiboko Wilderness Adventures to offer accessible Kenyan safaris since 2003. Kiboko\'s mission is to make adventure travel in East Africa accessible to everyone, regardless of age, background or ability. Their Wilderness Inquiry trained leaders put your safety and enjoyment first.

		Minnesota Environmental Fund Wilderness Inquiry is proud to be a member of the Minnesota Environmental Fund.

		REI REI has long supported the efforts of Wilderness Inquiry.

		Wintergreen Clothing and Designs Wintergreen makes the best winter and outdoor clothing, including Wilderness Inquiry\\\'s fleece jackets. They are owned and operated by Sue and Paul Schurke, in Ely, MN. Wilderness Inquiry has been partners with them since the beginning!


Other Partners

Environmental Organizations Friends of the Apostle Islands -- Join the organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the Apostle Islands. Friends of the BWCA -- Wilderness Inquiry has long supported the Friends of the Boundary Waters. The struggle to preserve the BWCA is how we were started. Friends of the Mississippi River -- The Friends of the Mississippi work to protect and enhance the upper Mississippi River. If you care about the Mississippi, join this group. Go Green Travel Green -- This is a great blog on traveling green,written by our friends Elizabeth and Kimberly. Check it out to learn some interesting ways you can travel green. Sierra Club -- The Sierra Club and Wilderness Inquiry have cooperated for years--we used to share office space with the North Star Chapter. The Nature Conservancy -- Wilderness Inquiry has been a long-time partner with The Nature Conservancy, conducting trips and other activities for various chapters. The Wilderness Society -- Wilderness Inquiry is a long-time partner with The Wilderness Society.
Outdoor Organizations America Outdoors -- America Outdoors is the Trade Association of America's Outfitters & Guides. Wilderness Inquiry has been involved with America Outdoors since 1994. Canoecountry.com -- Canoecountry.com has a listing of Wilderness Inquiry and Boundary Water outfitters. Directory 4 Travel -- A great site for various travel organizations, including Wilderness Inquiry. Wabikimi Wilderness Adventures -- Our friends in Wabikimi who help with all sorts of things--shuttles, outfitting, local knowledge.
Disability Related Sites Acessibility Design -- Enhancing lives through design and project management Courage Center -- Courage Center provides long-term care services. Independent Living - Links to Disability Resources -- Links to various organizations and services for persons with disabilities. Institute on Community Integration -- The University of Minnesota's Institute on Community Integration is just down the street from Wilderness Inquiry. We partner with them on many projects. They also help us evaluate the effectiveness of our programs. Insulindependence -- A non-profit organization that works to change diabetic lives through adventure travel, education, and outreach. WI is proud to be a part of Insulindependence trips. Life is Full Magazine -- Former Wilderness Inquiry staffer Jenny Carlton is the editor of this on-line magazine. Life on Wheels Minnesota Assoc. of Centers for Independent Living -- Our friends who run the Centers for Independent Living National Ability Center National Center on Accessibility National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities National MS Society -- Wilderness Inquiry has enjoyed a long partnership with the National MS Society. Mary Waring, sister of WI founder Greg Lais, has MS. National Spinal Cord Injury Association PACER -- Wilderness Inquiry partnered with PACER Center to start our family programs in 1996. the National Council on Independent Living -- The National Council on Independent Living is the longest-running national cross-disability, grassroots organization run by and for people with disabilities. Founded in 1982, NCIL represents thousands of organizations and individuals including: Centers for Independent Living (CILs), Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs), individuals with disabilities, and other organizations that advocate for the human and civil rights of people with disabilities throughout the United States. The Nth Degree -- This is Dan Wilkins site in Ohio. It is one of the BEST sources of T-shirts, bumper stickers and more for inclusion and disability issues. We regularly buy stuff here, and we have one of his bumper stickers on every WI van. Cool site!
Government Agencies MN Department of Natural Resources National Council on Disability National Park Service National Park Service - Mississippi River US Architectural & Transportation Barriers Act Compliance Board (US Access Board) US Bureau of Reclamation US Department of the Interior USDA Forest Service
Nature & Wildlife Sites North American Assoc. for Environmental Education Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota Voyageurs National Park Association Wilderness Information Network -- Managed by the Interagency Carhart Center and the University of Montana, Missoula, this website features many wilderness areas and programs, including Wilderness Inquiry.
Sport & Recreation Sites Northwest Canoe Company, Inc. Outdoor Explorations The Outdoor Directory The Outdoor Store Voyageur Ventures
Other Links St. Thomas Teams with WI to offer CE Credit -- Teachers and other professionals can get continuing education units through St. Thomas University.