The Folklore of North American Wildlife
America’s national parks are home to a number of alluring animals that hold a place in myth and folklore.
Canada & the North
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Nat Hab’s Mayella Krause Bikes the Iditarod: Tackling the World’s Toughest Race, Part 1
I’ve completed the Iditarod Trail Invitational 350 (ITI). It was the hardest challenge I’ve ever undertaken, and I’m incredibly proud of pushing through so much pain and adversity, including a torn rotator cuff and bicep tendon, severe saddle sores caused by Velocio’s poor quality control, and significant dehydration due to a catastrophic water bladder failure.
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Nat Hab Goes Green in the Great White North
Have you reduced, reused or recycled recently? If not, this is your reminder to go green in honor of Global Recycling Day! Global Recycling Day was created in 2018 to highlight the important role recycling plays in preserving natural resources and securing a sustainable future for our planet.
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Caribou vs. Reindeer: Is There a Difference?
Many of us are familiar with the tale of Santa Claus and his travels across the world yearly on Christmas Eve, bestowing gifts to every expecting child. His sleigh, elevated into the sky by nine reindeer is a fantasy to some and a lasting tale of wonder for generations of children.
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Iceland’s Volcanoes: How Was Europe’s Second Largest Island Formed?
Many travelers put Iceland on their bucket list to experience the northern lights or the midnight sun. But that is not the only spectacular show of nature that Iceland provides. This island, the second largest in Europe, is right where the North American and Eurasian plate boundaries meet.
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10 Winter Getaways to Embrace—or Escape—the Cold
The mercury’s dropping, snow is in the air and Orion rules the night sky. All signs point to winter—the season that induces cabin fever like no other. It’s time for a vacation, and whether you’re hoping to embrace the cold or slip off to sunnier climes, Natural Habitat Adventures has you covered.
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A Walk on the Tundra: Churchill in Summertime
By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage I would say most travelers heading to Churchill, Manitoba, in the summertime come to see the charismatic beluga whales that migrate to the Churchill River Estuary each year.
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Vigur Island: Iceland’s Puffin Paradise
By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage Nestled deep in Isafjordur Bay in the Westfjords region of Iceland lies a captivating little island, Vigur Island. Emerging only a few hundred feet from the sea, it is dwarfed by the surrounding mountains that rise approximately three thousand feet, their peaks dappled with snow.
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Canceled Oil Leases in a Quickly Changing Arctic
Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge—one of the world’s most breathtaking natural wonders and culturally significant areas—received some much-needed support recently. In early September 2023, President Biden canceled the last seven gas and oil leases there.
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8 Enlightening Indigenous Activities in Churchill and Winnipeg
The small town of Churchill, Manitoba, is one of the most popular destinations for polar bear viewing. Not only is it the site of the world’s largest gathering of polar bears each year, but it’s also among the few places on Earth to see these kings of the Arctic.
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An Indigenous History of Climate Change in Canada
“Our stories are centred on the land because our identities are intrinsically connected to the land and our languages.
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Feeding Churchill with the Help of Hydroponic Farming
Conservation Through Exploration: Travel with Purpose You may know Natural Habitat Adventures as a travel company, but we’re equally a conservation enterprise—and we pursue our commitment to preserving wild places through travel as our means.