Alaska Stories

WWF

Wildlife and the Strong Women of Alaska

Finding strength and unexpected inspiration on Alaska’s Inside Passage “One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” – William Shakespeare, Troilus and...

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Natural Habitat Adventures

Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge, A Must See

In 2015, I had the privilege of joining an Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Photo Safari for a spectacular 14-day tour of Alaska’s natural highlights. This unique...

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Nick Grossman

Vote for Our “Alaska Grizzly Guide” Video in the 2016 Adventure in Motion Film Contest

There's a new way to fuel your wanderlust this August—the 2016 Adventure in Motion Film Contest. Scrolling through the more than 80 videos submitted so far,...

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Emily Deemer

Exploring Alaska’s Inside Passage

Last August, I was fortunate enough to spend an entire week cruising Alaska’s famed “Inside Passage” aboard the Safari Quest. This was my first visit to the...

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WWF

Finding Family Among Fellow Travelers in Alaska

“We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day. We’re not scared.” – We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, by Michael Rosen...

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Kendal Bower

Wildlife Photo of the Week: Alaska Bear Buddies

Every Friday we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we selected these adorable bear buddies....

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Candice Gaukel Andrews

Alaska’s Permafrost Is Burning. That’s Not Good for You.

Alaska is on fire. Even where I live in Wisconsin, I can feel it. A NASA photo shows that a plume of smoke from those northern blazes extends all the way down...

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Candice Gaukel Andrews

The Coastal Grizzlies of Katmai: An Alaska Photo Journal

Recently, I traveled with Natural Habitat Adventures on its “Alaska Grizzly Encounter: Kodiak to Katmai.” I can now say that having the opportunity to spend...

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Emily Deemer

Video of the Week: Unbelievably Close to Grizzlies in Alaska

Have you heard how close our groups get to the grizzly bears on our Coastal Alaska Grizzly trips? Within mere feet!  And it's not from the window of a safari...

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Candice Gaukel Andrews

Photo Essay: Grizzly Climbs a Tree in Katmai National Park and Preserve

Having just returned from a trip to Alaska, I can unequivocally state that grizzly bears do climb trees. If you’re like me, you’ve probably heard that black...

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Emily Deemer

Alaska Residents Face Sudden Flood Surges at Mendenhall Glacier

For the past three years, residents of Juneau, Alaska have been dealing with a new problem of glacial proportions – their treasured Mendenhall Glacier, 14...

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Emily Deemer

Nat Hab's Own Brad Josephs Stars in New Discovery Channel Program on Alaska's Grizzly Bears

We are proud to announce that Nat Hab’s very own guide Brad Josephs will be starring in Discovery Channel’s “Great Bear Stakeout,” a two hour special about...

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Candice Gaukel Andrews

Rewilding: Reintroducing Wild Wood Bison to Alaska

After more than 100 years of absence from the United States, a wild population of North America’s largest land mammal may soon be reintroduced to Alaska: wood...

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Wendy Redal

Alaska Cruise or Authentic Alaska? The Choice is Yours

What kind of Alaska tour are you looking for? Legendary wildlife and wilderness, or crowds and commercialism? How you choose to see Alaska -- and who you...

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Wendy Redal

Cruise Ship vs. Kayak? How to See the Real Alaska

How would you rather experience Alaska? With 10,000 cruise ship passengers, or from the seat of a kayak in Misty Fjords in the solitude of wilderness?

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Candice Gaukel Andrews

I “Break” for Bears

Calm, stoic strength. The consummate mother. Introspection. A symbol of the wild itself. No matter what bears represent for you personally, you are sure to...

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James Dziezynski

Amazing Alaska Grizzly Bear Videos

Natural Habitat Adventure guide Brad Josephs recently sent us this amazing compilation of grizzly bear footage from our Hidden Alaska and Grizzlies: From...

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