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Galapagos Animals, Oh My!

Snorkeling with sea lions, penguins and sea turtles, oh my! Hiking with endemic Galapagos animals, including iguanas, beautiful birds, giant tortoises and...

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Traveler Photos: Back to Nature in the Arctic Riviera

In a world where fewer and fewer places remain undiscovered, the wild Arctic realm of East Greenland entices adventurous travelers to explore a wholly...

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Traveler Story: Surrounded by Grizzly Bears in Alaska

A mother grizzly bear and her two cubs were walking about 5 feet in front of our line of travelers in Katmai National Park, Alaska. There was a small gap...

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Traveler Story: Emotional Depth on a BC Nature Adventure

"Just before our landing in Kitamaat, our Expedition Leader, Moira Le Patourel, gathered the guests in the wheelhouse of the Island Odyssey and asked each of...

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Under the Aurora in Churchill

When I first found out that I was going to make the trip to the subarctic tundra of Manitoba, Canada, I didn’t know what to think. I didn’t know what to...

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Traveler Story: Elephant Family at Sundown in Botswana

"It was one of those magical safari moments at sundown in a very large clearing. We sat there for about an hour as elephants, giraffes, buffalo and antelope...

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Traveler Stories: Discovering Cuba

"I am so grateful that I am finally beginning to understand Cuba's amazing natural history. Our group shared an unforgettable look at this beautiful place." —...

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My Favorite Trip: Wild Alaska Grizzly Encounter

"What is your favorite trip?" Well, I get asked that quite a bit after 22 years of planning trips for Natural Habitat Adventures, and I have done most of...

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Traveler Story: Classic Polar Bear Adventure

"Loved seeing the polar bear cubs with mama bear, especially when the cub was playing with the frozen kelp. It was like a frozen block: he tossed it up in the...

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Traveler Story: Churchill Polar Bears on Halloween

"Our trip to Churchill was beyond unbelievable. One of the most memorable moments was on Halloween. Drew Hamilton, our guide, became a Viking warrior. Besides...

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Traveler Story: Grizzly Bear Drama in Katmai

By Nat Hab Traveler Mary Glaser | The Great Alaskan Grizzly Encounter I had so many fond memories from our trip to Katmai National Park, but one of my...

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Reconnecting with the Natural World in the Galapagos

By Camie Kirkevold, Administrative Assistant at Natural Habitat Adventures I was looking forward to reconnecting with the world—the real world. Not the one I...

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Traveler Story: Ethiopia Safari

"Thoroughly enjoyed the trip with John Mittan. Found the heights challenging but the thrill of being up there in the wild to view the ibex, gelada monkeys,...

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Traveler Story: Swimming with Mexico’s Whale Sharks

"I recently returned from Nat Hab's Swimming with Mexico's Whale Sharks excursion. Until I visited this Caribbean paradise, I had no idea that sea and sky...

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Traveler Stories: South Africa & Botswana Safari

Planning an African photo safari can be complicated—choosing which countries to visit, finding the best wildlife parks and nature reserves in each...

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Tribute to a Dene Elder: Churchill’s Caroline

Natural Habitat Adventures is sad to share the recent passing of a beloved Sayisi Dene elder. Caroline Bjorklund spoke to our Churchill travelers about the...

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Summer Solstice in Botswana

How do I describe Botswana? It’s important that I am very honest with you here. Southern Africa is a magical place, and you can only truly understand its...

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International Women’s Day: Spotlight on Female Guides

International Women’s Day brings a message of empowerment to those who have been catalysts for change in the fight for women's rights. Today, we celebrate the...