Good Nature Travel Blog

  • Videos

    Video: The Lion and the Photographer

    Aug 30, 2012 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    Every photographer—amateur and professional—who’s been on a Natural Habitat Adventures trip is familiar with that catch-in-the-throat feeling when a wild animal comes within close range of your camera lens.

  • News & More

    What’s Behind Our New Logo?

    Jul 16, 2012 · Wendy Redal

    Our logo has changed! You may have noticed that our familiar sea lion has been replaced by a stylized letter “N” set against a sphere that represents our wondrous planet.

  • Videos

    Video: Rare Cross River Gorilla Footage

    Jun 21, 2012 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    The recent popularity of trail cams and camera traps has resulted in some pretty amazing footage of the natural world, such as that of Bhutan’s mountain tigers and a cougar’s epic journey. On May 9, 2012, another amazing “catch” was made: National Geographic captured a view of Cameroon’s Cross River gorillas.

  • Videos

    Happy Mother’s Day 2012, to Cheetahs, Gemsboks and You

    May 1, 2012 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    All animal mothers seem to share one common trait: a fierce desire to protect their young. In fact, sometimes that desire becomes a little too overbearing, and moms begin to cross the line into what’s known as “helicopter parenting.”

  • Travel Tales

    Do Adventure Movies Inspire Risk-Taking?

    Mar 13, 2012 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    Ever since the explorers of old used oral storytelling, flyers and published journals to spread word of streets lined with gold, fountains of youth or rich silks and spices, people have been using mass media to motivate others to go on adventures.

  • Videos

    Do Chimpanzees Mourn?

    Mar 1, 2012 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    Very little is known about how animals other than ourselves—especially nonhuman primates—react to the deaths of those close to them and whether they “mourn,” as we interpret the feeling.

  • Videos

    Video: Rhino Relocation

    Nov 17, 2011 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    Watch as a critically endangered black rhino is moved to a safer, more spacious location—farther away from poachers.

  • Nature & Wildlife

    John Fielder’s Africa Panoramic — You Won’t Believe Your Eyes!

    Oct 12, 2011 · Wendy Redal

    Do you love nature? Wildlife? Fabulous photographs of the natural world? And are you within driving distance of Denver? Then come discover Africa as you’ve never seen it before! Be NHA’s guest at a new exhibit by renowned nature photographer John Fielder featuring spectacular panoramic images of Africa.

  • News & More

    Beyond Sustainable

    Sep 27, 2011 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    As someone committed to going on nature adventures, you most likely try to make the least negative impact on the world that you possibly can when you travel. You choose carbon-neutral companies, try to leave no trace of your wanderings and make necessary purchases locally.

  • Nature & Wildlife

    What are the 7 Natural Wonders in YOUR World?

    Sep 9, 2011 · Wendy Redal

    “Mosi oa Tunya” — the Smoke that Thunders. That’s the name the local Kololo tribe gave to Victoria Falls, the mile-wide curtain of falling water that plunges 350 feet over a basalt cliff into the turbulent Zambezi Gorge. During the dry season, the falls are a series of individual cataracts.

  • Travel Tales

    10 Things to Take On Your Africa Safari

    Jul 6, 2011 · Wendy Redal

    By Nat Hab Editorial Director Wendy Redal Are you planning an African safari? You’ll no doubt be consulting detailed packing lists that advise you to bring various essentials such as binoculars, mosquito repellent with DEET, khaki-colored clothing to blend in with the bush and a headlamp for nighttime reading.

  • Videos

    Animals Drinking Water, Creatively

    Jun 9, 2011 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    Animals are creative adaptors to their surroundings. From acute senses to astounding camouflage to amazing agility, they seem to make the best of any environment they find themselves in. In fact, we are often inspired to copy their solutions to problems in order to conquer challenges of our own.