Know Before You Go
Whether you're preparing for your upcoming Ultimate Alaska adventure or just want to learn more about the last frontier, we've got you covered. We've rounded up an array of useful resources, from wildlife guides and packing tips, to nature quizzes and travel stories to inspire your wanderlust.
Travel Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about Alaska? We've got answers! We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions about brown bears, Alaskan wildlife, weather and more.
Wildlife Guide
Wildlife Guide
There is an astounding array of wildlife you can encounter on a trip to Alaska, including coastal brown bears, whales, eagles and so much more!
When to Go—The Ebbs and Flows of Grizzly Bear Season
When to Go—The Ebbs and Flows of Grizzly Bear Season
Discover the "ebbs and flows" of grizzly bear migration patterns in Katmai National Park, gleaned from more than a decade of operating brown bear trips in Alaska.
Alaskan Wilderness Trivia
Alaskan Wilderness Trivia
Take our Alaska wilderness quiz to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with friends to see who knows the most about the Last Frontier!
Alaska's Bears and Climate Change
Alaska's Bears and Climate Change
Changes in Alaska’s climate are affecting its bears in some ways that are predictable, and some that have come as a surprise to the scientists who are studying them.
Alaska Weather | Ultimate Alaska Itinerary
Alaska Weather | Ultimate Alaska Itinerary
Discover the typical weather conditions in Alaska's wilds in this month by month breakdown of average temperatures and precipitation.
Alaska Packing List | Ultimate Alaska Itinerary
Alaska Packing List | Ultimate Alaska Itinerary
Our helpful checklist contains clothing and gear recommendations for an Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari during the months of June through August.
Travel Stories & Articles
New Nat Hab Short Film Offers Mesmerizing Portrait of Alaska’s Brown Bears
New Nat Hab Short Film Offers Mesmerizing Portrait of Alaska’s Brown Bears
—By Nat Hab
Watch Nat Hab's short film, The Bear Coast: An Alaska Conservation Story, directed by Andrew Ackerman!
Watch Nat Hab's short film, The Bear Coast: An Alaska Conservation Story, directed by Andrew Ackerman!
The EPA Blocks Pebble Mine: Bristol Bay and Its Bears Are Saved!
The EPA Blocks Pebble Mine: Bristol Bay and Its Bears Are Saved!
—By Megan Brief
The 13-year battle for Bristol Bay reached a triumphant culmination on January 30, 2023. The EPA invoked its Clean Water Act 404(c) authority and vetoed the Pebble Mine project, securing a future for the lands and waters of Bristol Bay and the wildlife and people they sustain.
The 13-year battle for Bristol Bay reached a triumphant culmination on January 30, 2023. The EPA invoked its Clean Water Act 404(c) authority and vetoed the Pebble Mine project, securing a future for the lands and waters of Bristol Bay and the wildlife and people they sustain.
A Wildlife Photographer on Social Media, Saving the Planet and Getting the Perfect Grizzly Shot
A Wildlife Photographer on Social Media, Saving the Planet and Getting the Perfect Grizzly Shot
—By Joel Centano
Good Nature Travel caught up with Nat Hab's Social Media Manager Dana Cama soon after she returned from her first adventure, our Alaska Grizzly Encounter: Kodiak to Katmai.
Good Nature Travel caught up with Nat Hab's Social Media Manager Dana Cama soon after she returned from her first adventure, our Alaska Grizzly Encounter: Kodiak to Katmai.
Salmon-Fed Flowers, Sockeye-Rich Shores and Self-Aware Fish
Salmon-Fed Flowers, Sockeye-Rich Shores and Self-Aware Fish
—By Candice Gaukel Andrews
Salmon carcasses play an important role in the functioning of healthy ecosystems. The remains provide food for many carrion-eating species and their nutrients also contribute to the growth of surrounding plants.
Salmon carcasses play an important role in the functioning of healthy ecosystems. The remains provide food for many carrion-eating species and their nutrients also contribute to the growth of surrounding plants.
See Alaska’s Big Five: Brown Bear, Moose, Gray Wolf, Caribou & Dall Sheep
See Alaska’s Big Five: Brown Bear, Moose, Gray Wolf, Caribou & Dall Sheep
—By Michelle Peters
There’s a new “Big Five” in town. Well, in Alaska, that is. Go beyond the famous quintuplet of creatures found on an African safari and head north, instead, to the Great Land. There you’ll meet Alaska’s brown bears, moose, gray wolves, caribou and Dall sheep—the “other” Big Five.
There’s a new “Big Five” in town. Well, in Alaska, that is. Go beyond the famous quintuplet of creatures found on an African safari and head north, instead, to the Great Land. There you’ll meet Alaska’s brown bears, moose, gray wolves, caribou and Dall sheep—the “other” Big Five.
Mothers & Cubs: Grizzly Photo Roundup
Mothers & Cubs: Grizzly Photo Roundup
—By Emily Goodheart
Few things are more powerful than witnessing the bond between mother and child—or in this case, cub! In the wilds of Alaska, travelers will observe and photograph fascinating bear behavior and will be treated to affectionate displays between protective mothers and playful cubs.
Few things are more powerful than witnessing the bond between mother and child—or in this case, cub! In the wilds of Alaska, travelers will observe and photograph fascinating bear behavior and will be treated to affectionate displays between protective mothers and playful cubs.
Wildflower Season in Alaska
Wildflower Season in Alaska
—By Emily Goodheart
Experience Alaska’s summer splendor as we survey a tapestry of mixed forest and the wildlife within, glacier-fed lakes and rivers, ice-crowned peaks and the wonderous wildflower meadows of this glorious state.
Experience Alaska’s summer splendor as we survey a tapestry of mixed forest and the wildlife within, glacier-fed lakes and rivers, ice-crowned peaks and the wonderous wildflower meadows of this glorious state.
5 Memorable Ways to Explore Alaska by Air, Land and Sea
5 Memorable Ways to Explore Alaska by Air, Land and Sea
—By Cathy Brown
Discover five of our favorite ways to explore Alaska by land, air and sea! Our naturalist guides can’t wait to share lesser-known Alaska with you.
Discover five of our favorite ways to explore Alaska by land, air and sea! Our naturalist guides can’t wait to share lesser-known Alaska with you.
Traveler Story: Memories of Alaska
Traveler Story: Memories of Alaska
—By Nat Hab traveler, Barry Lazarus
Some of our best memories of our journey are of the new friends we made and, of course, our fantastic guide from Nat Hab. By the end of the two weeks, we felt that we had all been friends for years.
Some of our best memories of our journey are of the new friends we made and, of course, our fantastic guide from Nat Hab. By the end of the two weeks, we felt that we had all been friends for years.
Traveler Story: 3 Highlights from an Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari
Traveler Story: 3 Highlights from an Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari
—By Laura Capra, Nat Hab Adventure Prep Coordinator
You think you know. You think you know how big and grand Alaska is before you go. It is jaw-droppingly huge and beautiful and fierce all at the same time. I had the privilege of going on Nat Hab’s Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari, and these are the highlights I took away.
You think you know. You think you know how big and grand Alaska is before you go. It is jaw-droppingly huge and beautiful and fierce all at the same time. I had the privilege of going on Nat Hab’s Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari, and these are the highlights I took away.
Coastal Bears of Katmai
Coastal Bears of Katmai
—By WWF
Walking past fresh bear tracks in Katmai is an exhilarating experience, with each footstep bringing us closer to that once-in-a-lifetime photograph of the bears at close range.
Walking past fresh bear tracks in Katmai is an exhilarating experience, with each footstep bringing us closer to that once-in-a-lifetime photograph of the bears at close range.
Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge, A Must See
Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge, A Must See
—By Holly Glessner
In 2015, I had the privilege of joining an Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Photo Safari for a spectacular 14-day tour of Alaska’s...
In 2015, I had the privilege of joining an Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Photo Safari for a spectacular 14-day tour of Alaska’s...
Traveler Story: Finding a Personal Connection With Brown Bears
Traveler Story: Finding a Personal Connection With Brown Bears
—By Nat Hab Traveler Valerie Van Griethuysen
I experienced countless memorable moments during my Ultimate Alaska...
I experienced countless memorable moments during my Ultimate Alaska...
When Is the Best Time to Go to Alaska to See Grizzly Bears?
When Is the Best Time to Go to Alaska to See Grizzly Bears?
—By Emily Goodheart Kautz
An excursion into Katmai National Park and Preserve varies widely from one month to the next due to...
An excursion into Katmai National Park and Preserve varies widely from one month to the next due to...
Fox Island: A Little Piece of Paradise
Fox Island: A Little Piece of Paradise
—By Renata Haas
One experience that far exceeded my expectations was our visit to Fox Island and the Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge. We were welcomed to our private...
One experience that far exceeded my expectations was our visit to Fox Island and the Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge. We were welcomed to our private...
