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Women in the Light—An Account of Our First Ever Women-Only Adventure
In tough times, I think about my mother. I know that might seem odd for a fella in his 50s, but, like all moms, she was pretty special. My mother was an activist, spending
Read More »We Need Nature Now More Than Ever
You’ve probably noticed that the world is a pretty crazy place right now. An understatement, I know. It is particularly crazy for those of us working in adventure travel. It seems that every day
Read More »Think You’re Finished with Camping? I Thought I Was…Till I Discovered a Whole New Approach!
Dear Friends, I’m not saying my backpacking days are over, but I will share with you that at this point in my life, I do favor a soft mattress and cotton bed sheets over
Read More »Gout Convinced Me to Travel | Ben’s Musings
Our founder Ben Bressler likes to reflect periodically on his experiences in nature. Ben’s Musings is a fun and thoughtful look at the people, places and events that remind us why responsible travel in the world’s
Read More »30 Years of Nature Travel with Nat Hab Founder & President Ben Bressler
For Ben Bressler, Nat Hab’s founder and president, an early interest in nature was cultivated in a rather unlikely place: suburban Maplewood, New Jersey. As a young boy, Ben played for endless hours in
Read More »Shutting Up in the Dolomites with a World-Class Adventurer | Ben’s Musings
I fancy myself an adventure traveler, but the truth is that compared to those serious adventure guys – the fellas who shave at 6 am and have full beards by noon – I don’t
Read More »For Earth Day: A Gallery of Green
It’s Earth Day, and you’re likely to hear the word “green” a gazillion times before April 22 is over. It’s easy to get calloused to the notion of “going green.” Is there such a
Read More »Interview with Ben Bressler, Founder of Natural Habitat Adventures
Recently, NHA’s founder and director Ben Bressler was interviewed by writer Everett Potter. Here’s what he had to say: If you’ve ever contemplated an adventure trip with “nature” as the keyword, you’ve probably come across
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