Brown bears are some of the most intriguing and majestic animals on Earth, and being able to watch them in their natural habitats is a privilege. ©Brad Josephs

I “Break” for Bears

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Brown bears are some of the most intriguing and majestic animals on Earth, and being able to watch them in their natural habitats is a privilege. ©Brad Josephs
Brown bears are some of the most intriguing and majestic animals on Earth, and being able to watch them in their natural habitats is a privilege. ©Brad Josephs

Calm, stoic strength. The consummate mother. Introspection. A symbol of the wild itself. No matter what bears, opens in new tab represent for you personally, you are sure to have an opinion on them and what their proper relationship with us should be.

That’s why watching them is so intriguing and why bear-viewing trips are popular with nature travelers. But when we can’t be “out there” in the remote areas that bears like to frequent, virtual travels come in handy.

©Brad Josephs
One of those natural habitats is Alaska’s Katmai National Park, where visitors have the opportunity to see—and perhaps spend some time with—the largest coastal grizzlies in the world. ©Brad Josephs

Brad Josephs, a Natural Habitat Adventures Expedition Leader since 2005, has a passion for photography, opens in new tab and put together the following footage he took during his 2010 Alaskan tours.

So, whether you’re in your office or your favorite armchair, take a 15-minute break—for bears—and depart on a mini Natural Habitat adventure!

Here’s to finding your true places and natural habitats,

Candy

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