Good Nature Travel Blog

  • Videos

    Video: The Reverence of Zion National Park

    Dec 21, 2017 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    It was love at first sight when I met Utah’s Zion National Park. With its massive, rock behemoths and soothing-sounding, dripping-water canyons that sprout green ferns seemingly out of solid stone, it is one of the most exquisite and soul-stirring spots in the world.

  • News & More

    106-Year-Old Fruitcake Found in Antarctica

    Dec 12, 2017 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    For a food that has been around at least since the Middle Ages, fruitcakes certainly have their share of detractors.

  • Europe

    Video: the Aurora Borealis over Scotland

    Dec 7, 2017 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    The northern lights—also known as the aurora borealis—have been around since the Earth formed an atmosphere more than four billion years ago. The dinosaurs saw them, early humans certainly gazed at them, you may have wondered at them and they will probably mesmerize your descendants, as well.

  • Nature Photography

    Wildlife Photo of the Week: Thanks, Mom!

    Dec 1, 2017 · Kendal Bower

    Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose a scene out of Botswana. Photographer Carol Griffiths was on Nat Hab’s Secluded Botswana Safari when her group came upon a mother zebra nursing her foal.

  • Nature Photography

    Wildlife Photo of the Week: Rooting

    Nov 10, 2017 · Kendal Bower

    Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose a warthog in Tanzania. Photographer Steve Grodin was fortunate to be able to watch this warthog looking for dinner in the Serengeti. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?

  • Nature Photography

    Wildlife Photo of the Week: Oh I Wonder, Wonder…

    Sep 15, 2017 · Kendal Bower

    Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose a brown bear in Alaska. Photographer Dan Schlotter was visiting Katmai National Park when he came across this brown bear sitting on the water’s edge.

  • Antarctica & Arctic

    On Land in Greenland: A Photo Essay

    Sep 12, 2017 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    Because Greenland is the largest island in the world, it makes sense that many people’s travels there are boat-based, as mine were four years ago. There is little infrastructure: roads are rare, and places to stay are few. Now, however, there is a remote and beautiful place to stay on land.

  • Nature Photography

    Wildlife Photo of the Week: Jaguar

    Sep 8, 2017 · Kendal Bower

    Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we selected a thirsty jaguar in Brazil. Photographer Marcelo Melo was traveling along a river when he came across this big cat on the riverbank. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?

  • Nature & Wildlife

    Humpback Whales Are Gathering in Huge Numbers. Why?

    Sep 5, 2017 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    Whales are complex creatures with very large brains. We are only just beginning to understand small portions of their highly developed cultures. Among the many things we don’t know about them is why they beach.

  • Nature Photography

    Wildlife Photo of the Week: Cheetah at Sunrise

    Sep 1, 2017 · Kendal Bower

    Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose a cheetah standing in the light of a new day in Serengeti National Park. Photographer Angela Poggioni captured this moment while on safari in Tanzania.

  • Nature Photography

    Wildlife Photo of the Week: Sleeping Otter

    Aug 25, 2017 · Kendal Bower

    Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we selected a resting otter in Alaska. Photographer Joey Campbell spotted this otter covering his eyes while he slept in the Seward Harbor. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?

  • Nature Photography

    Wildlife Photo of the Week: Baby Leopard

    Aug 11, 2017 · Kendal Bower

    Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose a young leopard relaxing in a tree in the Serengeti. Photographer Steve Grodin captured this moment while on safari in Tanzania. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?