Wilderness Inquiry, a 47-year-old nonprofit organization, has relocated its headquarters to a new 10,000-square-foot facility in Bloomington after a five-year search for suitable space.

The organization, which connects people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to outdoor experiences, required unique operational features including space for 20-foot canoes, outdoor parking with turning radius for equipment rigs, and a commercial kitchen for trip preparation. The new facility also accommodates office staff and provides volunteer opportunities for food preparation.

The City of Bloomington, Bloomington Port Authority and Chamber of Commerce provided support for the relocation, according to the organization. The city's planning department assisted in tailoring the facility to meet Wilderness Inquiry's specific operational needs.

Port Authority officials indicated the move aligns with their strategic focus on supporting smaller businesses, complementing their work with larger developments like Mall of America and Bloomington Central Station. The authority's facade improvement program was mentioned as one tool to attract and support smaller companies.

Wilderness Inquiry offers both extended multi-day trips and single-day excursions, providing all necessary equipment to participants. The organization has served people with disabilities since its founding in 1978 and expanded to work with youth facing barriers to outdoor access over the past 20 years.