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Go Big or Go Home: My First Brown Bear Encounter

In Alaska, there is an incredibly remote and breathtakingly beautiful place where the brown bears gather in mass, the salmon fill the pristine rivers and...

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Natural Habitat Adventures

Murren, Switzerland: A Living Postcard

By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage  Murren, Switzerland, is one of the hidden gems on our Wild Switzerland expedition. This tiny hamlet is tucked high...

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Sunset on the Churchill River

By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage  Heading down to the Churchill River to catch the sunset is by far one of my favorite scenes. The crunching of snow...

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A Day in Zermatt, Switzerland

By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage  During our Wild Switzerland expedition, we spend two nights in the mountain village of Zermatt, Switzerland. The...

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Nature: The Currency of a Life Worth Living

I traveled to Southern Africa on a Natural Habitat Adventures trip in October 2019, just a few months before COVID-19 crashed into our collective...

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Kenya Migration: The Full Circle of Life

A Nat Hab traveler shares his experience with lions and leopards during The Great Kenya Migration Safari.

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Michelle Peters

Tales of the Tundra: The Hidden Beauty of the Canadian North

Meeting a curious cetacean at eye level is a soul-stirring experience for wildlife enthusiasts. Imagine setting off by kayak and getting up close and personal...

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Close Encounters: Swimming with Whale Sharks

By Lee Poston, Director of WWF Media Relations “Over there, over there!!!  Get your masks and flippers on!” our interaction officer, Embet Guadamor, yells....

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A Memorable Gorilla Trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Matt Meyer The day started like any other at Buhoma Lodge in the northern region of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with a few...

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Borneo’s wildlife: What’s at risk and why we must act now

Many people haven’t even heard of Borneo. Others may say, “Borneo! Wait…where is Borneo?” The latter was the typical reaction when I said I was joining WWF’s...

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Diving In: A Mexican Whale Shark Excursion

Before dawn   Our 4:30am wake-up call is followed by a two-hour journey requiring both a dune buggy and a boat. This sunrise Natural Habitat Adventures'...

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Emily Goodheart

Dashing Through the Snow: Sled Dogs in the Canadian Arctic

Curled up in my arms, a husky puppy licks a snowflake off my cheek. My fellow travelers and I have just been whisked away on a thrilling excursion through the...

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Emily Goodheart

The Folklore of Lakes and Waterfalls in Iceland

Iceland's many lakes and waterfalls are steeped in myth and legend—ancient tales of fairy folk, hidden treasure and Norse gods surround these watery realms....

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Emily Goodheart

Boating in Maritime Maine

Nat Hab’s Maine Coastal Explorer highlights the maritime gems of this easternmost state, and travelers will have ample opportunity to explore Maine's rugged...

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Yellowstone: A Problem for a Born Naturalist | A Glimpse Into the Life of a Yellowstone Guide

What's it like to be a naturalist on Yellowstone and Grand Teton national park tours? Get a glimpse into the life of an Expedition Leader in this personal...

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A Wild Gorilla Trek in Uganda

The ascent starts immediately. You stare up at the mountainside and know that the next few hours will be a strain and exertion on your legs and chest. The...

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Emily Goodheart

Sigiriya: Sri Lanka’s ‘Lion Rock’

Natural Habitat Adventures’ Sri Lanka Wildlife Safari explores the pristine natural areas and cultural highlights of this island country. Travelers will have...

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Emily Goodheart

Adventures in Dining: Croatia & Slovenia

Natural Habitat Adventures’ tour of Croatia and Slovenia offers an intimate encounter with nature while exploring the cultural heritage and culinary...

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