Ultimate Alaska Photo Expedition

Denali National Park's wilderness has long drawn thousands of tourists, most riding crowded buses along the park road. Over time, wildlife began avoiding these busy areas. But after a 2021 landslide closed the road and reduced human presence, animal behavior began to shift, and sightings are on the rise! Watch our video to see why wildlife is returning to the Denali Backcountry.

Discover Alaska’s pristine Bear Coast, including Katmai and Lake Clark National Parks. This area offers intact, pristine brown bear habitat with abundant salmon runs and other food that support the world’s highest density of wild bears. Learn why we must protect the bears, their habitat and the people who depend on both.

Get expert tips for photographing Alaska's brown bears with wildlife photographer Court Whelan, Ph.D.

Learn how to photograph wild bears in Alaska with nature photographer Mike Hillman.

Traveler Sarah Martens recounts her time traveling in Alaska with Nat Hab, including the power in up-close experiences with the bears of Katmai National Park.

Alaska’s landscapes are undeniably breathtaking, and the forces that shape them are as formidable as they are fascinating. Expedition Leader Laura Geissinger takes us beyond Alaska’s postcard-perfect scenery to reveal the untamed elements that forged its dramatic mountains, glaciers and fjords. Laura explores the relationship between splendor and struggle, showing how Alaska’s “beastly” side gives rise to its majestic beauty. Gain a new appreciation for the resilience of nature and the people and wildlife who call this rugged land home.

With its rainforests, rugged coastlines and abundant lakes and rivers, Alaska abounds with stunning wilderness on a scale unmatched in the Lower 48. But life in the North can be harsh! Expedition Leader Laura Geissinger reveals some of the ways Alaska’s plants and animals have adapted to survive, from megafauna like brown bears and moose to smaller creatures like Arctic terns and wood frogs to plants like arnica and bell heather. She also shares how climate change is pushing Alaska’s flora and fauna to adapt to environmental changes even faster.

Brown bears, birds, glaciers, whales and wildflowers: Alaska offers nature lovers a bevy of photo opportunities. Join Photo Expedition Leader Arthur Kampmann as he reveals his must-take shots on our Ultimate Alaska trips. He’ll also tell you about our eco-friendly accommodations and the different ways we get around, from bush plane to the Alaska Railroad. Get Arthur’s advice and techniques to help you capture the images you covet as he discusses the best lenses and camera gear for this adventure.