Know Before You Go
Whether you're preparing for your upcoming Ultimate Alaska adventure or just want to learn more about the last frontier, we've got you covered. We've rounded up an array of useful resources, from wildlife guides and packing tips, to nature quizzes and travel stories to inspire your wanderlust.
Travel Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about Alaska? We've got answers! We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions about brown bears, Alaskan wildlife, weather and more.
Wildlife Guide
There is an astounding array of wildlife you can encounter on a trip to Alaska, including coastal brown bears, whales, eagles and so much more!
When to Go—The Ebbs and Flows of Grizzly Bear Season
Discover the "ebbs and flows" of grizzly bear migration patterns in Katmai National Park, gleaned from more than a decade of operating brown bear trips in Alaska.
Alaskan Wilderness Trivia
Take our Alaska wilderness quiz to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with friends to see who knows the most about the Last Frontier!
Alaska's Bears and Climate Change
Changes in Alaska’s climate are affecting its bears in some ways that are predictable, and some that have come as a surprise to the scientists who are studying them.
Alaska Weather | Ultimate Alaska Itinerary
Discover the typical weather conditions in Alaska's wilds in this month by month breakdown of average temperatures and precipitation.
Alaska Packing List | Ultimate Alaska Itinerary
Our helpful checklist contains clothing and gear recommendations for an Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari during the months of June through August.
Travel Stories & Articles
New Nat Hab Short Film Offers Mesmerizing Portrait of Alaska’s Brown Bears
—By Nat Hab
Watch Nat Hab's short film, The Bear Coast: An Alaska Conservation Story, directed by Andrew Ackerman!
Behind the Scenes With ‘The Bear Coast’ Director, Andrew Ackerman
—By Megan Brief
To know the story of The Bear Coast, you must first know the story of its director, Andrew Ackerman.
A Wildlife Photographer on Social Media, Saving the Planet and Getting the Perfect Grizzly Shot
—By Joel Centano
Good Nature Travel caught up with Nat Hab's Social Media Manager Dana Cama soon after she returned from her first adventure, our Alaska Grizzly Encounter: Kodiak to Katmai.
Fishing from the Falls: Our Best Grizzly Shots from Top Photographers
—By Emily Goodheart
Enjoy this roundup of some of our favorite photographs of brown bears feasting on the bounty of the summer salmon runs, taken by Nat Hab travelers and guides in Brooks Falls and Katmai National Park.
Mothers & Cubs: Spectacular Grizzly Photos from Alaska Adventures
—By Emily Goodheart
Few things are more powerful than witnessing the bond between mother and child—or in this case, cub! In the wilds of Alaska, travelers will observe and photograph fascinating bear behavior and will be treated to affectionate displays between protective mothers and playful cubs.
The EPA Blocks Pebble Mine: Bristol Bay and Its Bears Are Saved!
—By Megan Brief
The 13-year battle for Bristol Bay reached a triumphant culmination on January 30, 2023. The EPA invoked its Clean Water Act 404(c) authority and vetoed the Pebble Mine project, securing a future for the lands and waters of Bristol Bay and the wildlife and people they sustain.
