Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp

Nat Hab's private fly-in Alaska Bear Camp is a sustainable base for exploring pristine brown bear habitat, providing remote wilderness accommodations that are low on impact yet high on comfort.

Discover Alaska’s pristine Bear Coast, including Katmai and Lake Clark National Parks. This area offers intact, pristine brown bear habitat with abundant salmon runs and other food that support the world’s highest density of wild bears. Learn why we must protect the bears, their habitat and the people who depend on both.

Meet Caprice Stoner, who has managed Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp since 2006. Her story is a testimonial to the power of wilderness to transform lives. Find out what keeps this vibrant Tennessee native (and grandmother of five) coming back, drawn by the strong pull of the Alaskan wild, the wonder of bears, and her passion for sharing it with our guests.

Get expert tips for photographing Alaska's brown bears with wildlife photographer Court Whelan, Ph.D.

Learn how to photograph wild bears in Alaska with nature photographer Mike Hillman.

Originally presented July 2, 2024
Want to get wall-worthy images of wildlife on your next nature outing? Professional photographer and Expedition Leader Charlie Reinertsen shares tips for capturing stellar shots of even the most fleeting animal encounters, illustrating his talk with his own wildlife photos from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: bison, black and grizzly bears, wolves and more. Get Charlie’s advice on camera settings and composition techniques, photo gear recommendations, and ideas to improve your wildlife photography while enjoying your time in nature.

Originally presented April 22, 2024

Please note that the baggage allowance has changed since this presentation. The new baggage allowance is 35 lbs.

Bunk with a brown bear! Okay, maybe you won’t actually share a room with one, but at our private Alaska Bear Camp in Lake Clark National Park, you’ll commune with wild brown bears up close as they forage, fish and frolic along the Alaskan coast. Hear all about it from Camp Manager Caprice Stoner -- with us for 19 seasons and counting -- and Expedition Leader Jessica Morgan. Discover details of this wild adventure, from the comforts of our deluxe tent cabins to what close-up bear viewing is like. Find out what to pack, how we get there (scenic bush plane flight!), and how our presence helps protect the area’s magnificent brown bears.

Originally presented March 8, 2024
From the Arctic tundra to the forests of China and Southeast Asia, from the coasts of Alaska to the mountains of South America, the planet’s eight bear species (sloth, polar, black, moon, sun, spectacled, panda and grizzly/brown) make their homes in a variety of habitats. Expedition Leader and pro photographer Court Whelan shares fun facts about each bear species and his tips for photographing these charismatic creatures. Learn what camera gear to pack and which settings to use for shooting in different landscapes, plus which Nat Hab trips offer the best opportunities to capture stunning bear images.