Travel Tips

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  • Be Informed. Buy Informed.

    Nov 1, 2017 · WWF

    Last year, the U.S. Wildlife Trafficking Alliance (USWTA), a global coalition focused on reducing illegal wildlife products sold in the United States, announced several new partners from the Travel & Tourism industry, including Natural Habitat Adventures (NHA).

  • How to Maximize Your Chances of Seeing Wolves in Yellowstone Country

    Sep 25, 2017 · Chris Kassar

    Three wolf pups with freakishly large paws roll around in a furry pile while adults sleep peacefully nearby. Wolf pack members tear apart a bloody elk carcass with calculated precision. A young male sheepishly wanders away after a failed challenge of the alpha male.

  • Rules of the Butterfly Kingdom

    Sep 13, 2017 · WWF

    The monarch butterfly has the most highly evolved migration pattern of any known species of butterfly. They travel between 1,200 and 2,800 miles from the United States and Canada to central Mexican forests.

  • FAQ: The Northern Lights

    Jul 19, 2017 · WWF

    At some point in our lives, each of us has either heard stories about or seen images of dancing lights in the far north of our planet. Undoubtedly, this spectacle is beautiful, but what exactly are the “Northern Lights” and where do they come from?

  • 10 Travel Tips that Are Good for Conservation

    Jun 28, 2017 · Elissa Poma

    They criss-cross the globe in an effort to protect the planet’s wild places, so WWF staffers know how to travel responsibly. Here are 10 conservation-minded travel tips from members of our team. “Keep your boots clean!

  • Five Facts about Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve

    May 23, 2017 · iSafari

    “Legendary” is the best word to describe the herds and predators of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, an expansive tract of African savanna comprising the northern portion of the Serengeti Plains.

  • 6 Quick Facts About Grand Teton National Park

    Mar 20, 2017 · Chris Kassar

    Grand Teton National Park supports a rich array of wildlife and stunning scenery, including the iconic, rugged mountain range that gives the park its name. Sometimes overlooked due to its proximity to Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton is a hidden gem teeming with history, geologic mystery and majestic creatures.

  • How to Pack for a Polar Bear Adventure

    Mar 9, 2017 · Peter Davis Krahenbuhl

    Well, I actually mean how to pack to go on one of the world’s most amazing adventures: to see wild polar bears up close and personal. Here are five essential items to pack for your polar bear adventure in Churchill, Manitoba! 1. Winter is Coming!

  • Icelandic Women & Natural Wonders in the Land of Fire & Ice

    Jan 12, 2017 · Peter Davis Krahenbuhl

    Guess which country is consistently cited as one of the best places in the world to be a woman (and, we believe, is also one of the best places to visit in general)? Here is a clue—it is not the U.S., nor the U.K.

  • The Incredible Incas—Interesting Facts About an Ancient Civilization

    Jan 2, 2017 · Peter Davis Krahenbuhl

    Cusco, Machu Picchu—The Lost City of the Incas—the Sacred Valley, the legendary Inca Trail, these are just some of names of place that conjure up the true magic and mystery of the ancient Incan civilization and culture. But what about the people themselves? What were they like and how did they accomplish so much?

  • Far Flung Family Adventure: Galápagos Edition

    Nov 9, 2016 · WWF

    The Galápagos Islands are a dream destination for any nature lover. But what makes them so extraordinary for a younger traveler? Like everything in the Galápagos, the answer is as varied as the islands themselves. Snorkeling, hiking, wildlife encounters… it’s the adventure of a lifetime.

  • Top Adriatic Adventures: Croatia & Montenegro

    Oct 3, 2016 · Peter Davis Krahenbuhl

    If you have never experienced an active Adriatic adventure, you have no idea what you’re missing. Having lived in Europe and as a relatively avid traveler with an appetite for new destinations and cultures, I have to admit my love for Croatia and Montenegro as two of my top travel destinations.