Alaska Bear Camp Photo Expedition

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.

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.

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.

Alaska Expedition Leader Johnny Haws says returning to Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp each summer “feels like coming home.” Find out what makes it so special as he and Camp Manager Caprice Stoner share stories of their nearly two decades at Bear Camp. Discover details about this wild adventure where enormous coastal brown bears take center stage: encounter them up close as they forage, fish and frolic along the shoreline. You’ll also learn about the comforts of our deluxe tent cabins and how our presence helps protect the area’s bears and other wildlife.

Brown bears, birds, glaciers, whales and wildflowers: Alaska offers nature lovers a bevy of photo opportunities. Join Photo Expedition Leader Arthur Kampmann as he reveals his must-take shots on our Ultimate Alaska trips. He’ll also tell you about our eco-friendly accommodations and the different ways we get around, from bush plane to the Alaska Railroad. Get Arthur’s advice and techniques to help you capture the images you covet as he discusses the best lenses and camera gear for this adventure.

Meet the small(ish) mammal with an outsized effect on marine ecosystems: the sea otter! Expedition Leader Laura Geissinger introduces us to this playful traveler favorite, from its behavior and physiology to its often-fraught history, including aggressive hunting during the fur trade era that nearly led to the species’ extinction. She also discusses how events like oil spills have impacted their recovery. Learn why this keystone species is vital to ocean ecosystems, what’s being done to protect its populations—and where you can spot sea otters on our Alaska adventures!