Know Before You Go
Whether you're preparing for your upcoming Bear Camp photo expedition 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.
A Closer Look at Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp
Learn more about Nat Hab's Bear Camp, a sustainable base for exploring Alaska's most pristine coastal grizzly bear habitat, surrounded entirely by Lake Clark National Park.
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!
The Bears of Lake Clark National Park
Learn more about Lake Clark National Park and the bears that travelers will encounter during their stay at Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp.
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 | Alaska Bear Camp Itinerary
Discover the typical weather conditions in Lake Clark National Park in this month by month breakdown of average temperatures and precipitation.
Alaska Packing List | Alaska Bear Camp Itinerary
Check out our useful packing tips for Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp in Lake Clark National Park during the months of May 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 Andrew Ackerman, Director of ‘The Bear Coast’
—By Megan Brief
Join us in going behind the scenes and farther afield with Andrew Ackerman, director of Nat Hab’s newest short film, The Bear Coast: An Alaska Conservation Story.
A Summer “Bear Camp” Adventure For the Young-Hearted
—By Samantha Miller
From cozy cabins to chef-prepared meals, check out these four ways Alaska Bear Camp takes old-school summer camp to the next level!
Meet the Manager of Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp
—By Wendy Redal
Managing a wilderness camp among wild brown bears in roadless Alaska is not a job that many southern grandmothers are drawn to…but Caprice Stoner pulls it off with joy and aplomb.
Get to Know the Intrepid Women Who Inspired Our Expedition Camps
—By Megan Brief
Get to know some of the women we celebrate at our Base Camp Greenland and Alaska Bear Camp properties and get inspired by all they’ve accomplished!
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.
