Know Before You Go
Whether you're preparing for your upcoming Fat Bear Photo Expedition 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!
Photography Tips
Photography Tips
Brush up on your photography skills before your Alaska photo expedition with these essential photo tips from our Natural Photographer blog.
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 | Alaska Fat Bear Itinerary
Alaska Weather | Alaska Fat Bear Itinerary
Find out the monthly temperatures and average precipitation in Brooks Falls in September, so you'll be prepared for any weather in store!
Alaska Packing List | Alaska Fat Bear Itinerary
Alaska Packing List | Alaska Fat Bear Itinerary
Peruse our useful packing guidelines containing gear and clothing recommendations for a grizzly adventure in Brooks Falls during the month of September.
Travel Stories & Articles
Behind the Scenes With Andrew Ackerman, Director of ‘The Bear Coast’
Behind the Scenes With Andrew Ackerman, Director of ‘The Bear Coast’
—By Megan Brief
Join us in going behind the scenes and farther afield with Andrew Ackerman, director of Nat Hab’s newest short film, The Bear Coast: An Alaska Conservation Story.
Join us in going behind the scenes and farther afield with Andrew Ackerman, director of Nat Hab’s newest short film, The Bear Coast: An Alaska Conservation Story.
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!
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.
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.
Fishing from the Falls: Grizzly Photo Roundup
Fishing from the Falls: Grizzly Photo Roundup
—By Emily Goodheart
Enjoy this roundup of some of our favorite photographs of brown bears feasting on the bounty of the summer salmon runs, taken by Nat Hab travelers and guides in Brooks Falls and Katmai National Park.
Enjoy this roundup of some of our favorite photographs of brown bears feasting on the bounty of the summer salmon runs, taken by Nat Hab travelers and guides in Brooks Falls and Katmai National Park.
Traveler Story: A River Walk at Brooks Falls
Traveler Story: A River Walk at Brooks Falls
—By Nat Hab traveler Kelly Hicks
Our best moment of the trip was when our group went on a river walk with our Expedition Leader at Brooks Falls. We were able to get up close and personal with several bears, including a mother in the water, her three cubs watching from the shoreline.
Our best moment of the trip was when our group went on a river walk with our Expedition Leader at Brooks Falls. We were able to get up close and personal with several bears, including a mother in the water, her three cubs watching from the shoreline.
Seasoned Travelers Fulfill Dreams of Seeing Alaska’s Fishing Grizzlies
Seasoned Travelers Fulfill Dreams of Seeing Alaska’s Fishing Grizzlies
—By Nat Hab
"This was our seventh trip with Nat Hab. Our remote location and the proximity to the bears made it one of the most memorable."
"This was our seventh trip with Nat Hab. Our remote location and the proximity to the bears made it one of the most memorable."
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.
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...
Fat Is Good at Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park, Alaska
Fat Is Good at Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park, Alaska
—By Candice Gaukel Andrews
Every summer, the grizzly bears at Brooks Falls are featured in a live-cam show. At the end of the season the bear who has gained the most weight is named the winner of the Fat Bear Contest.
Every summer, the grizzly bears at Brooks Falls are featured in a live-cam show. At the end of the season the bear who has gained the most weight is named the winner of the Fat Bear Contest.
Traveler Story: Finding a Personal Connection With the Brown Bears of Brooks Falls
Traveler Story: Finding a Personal Connection With the Brown Bears of Brooks Falls
—Nat Hab Traveler Valerie Van Griethuysen
Although I had a healthy respect for these apex predators, I never felt any personal connection toward them. Well, that all dramatically changed thanks to our stay and experiences at Brooks Camp in Katmai National Park.
Although I had a healthy respect for these apex predators, I never felt any personal connection toward them. Well, that all dramatically changed thanks to our stay and experiences at Brooks Camp in Katmai National Park.
Traveler Story: The Magic of Autumn's Solitude at Brooks Falls
Traveler Story: The Magic of Autumn's Solitude at Brooks Falls
—By Phyllis Posner
It is the end of the season. As we walk through Katmai National Park each day, there are several bears left, still filling up on food for winter...
It is the end of the season. As we walk through Katmai National Park each day, there are several bears left, still filling up on food for winter...
5 Tips for Photographing Grizzly Bears
5 Tips for Photographing Grizzly Bears
—By Peter Davis Krahenbuhl
Images of Alaska’s enormous brown bears are among the most iconic wildlife photos on Earth. If you are fortunate enough to...
Images of Alaska’s enormous brown bears are among the most iconic wildlife photos on Earth. If you are fortunate enough to...
