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Rare Moments with Monarch Butterflies in Mexico

By Nat Hab Adventure Specialist Joey Sudmeier. As we navigate through a since-COVID-world these days, I’m constantly reminded of the merits and necessity of...

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Watching Icebergs in Greenland

We were zipping across Sermilik Fjord on an impossibly blue-sky day. I had convinced myself that it was going to rain every day that I was in Greenland, so...

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Gray Whales and Family Bonds in Baja

After 20 years at Natural Habitat Adventures, I had the opportunity to do something new…share the experience of a Nat Hab trip with one of my children! My...

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Spy Hummingbird Captures Footage of Magnificent Monarch Swarm in Mexico

In this astounding clip from the PBS Nature miniseries Spy in the Wild, a drone camera disguised as a hummingbird journeys into the center of a monarch...

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Home on the Natural Habitat Ursus

Home is a funny word. Most of us have a home we wake up in every morning; we might linger in the warm sheets on those frosty mornings, relish the smell of...

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Culinary Wonders of Portugal: 7 Recipes to Try at Home

We know most of our guests don’t choose our nature adventures for the food, although it’s generally excellent. On our Portugal kayaking adventure, however,...

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Traveler Story: Memories of Alaska

Our two-week adventure began as we met our guide, Mike Hillman, and our 12 traveling companions. As we drove, we got to know our newfound friends and our...

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WWF Celebrates #ArtForEarth—A Movement of Creative Self-Expression for Nature

In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day last week, World Wildlife Fund asked its fans to use their creativity to connect to nature and people around the...

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Africa Through the Eyes of My Children

Over my 20 years at Nat Hab, I’ve had the great luxury of traveling to a wide variety of our nature destinations around the world. Travel is my greatest...

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Comfort Food for Quarantine—7 Soup & Stew Recipes from Our Botswana Safaris

On any Nat Hab trip, it's the charismatic wildlife and breathtaking vistas that take center stage, but there's something else our travelers frequently come...

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Traveler Story: Sunrise Over the Grand Tetons

"My most memorable experience was our first stop on Day 1 for the sole reason that it set a euphoric tone for the entire journey. Our guides made a...

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Traveler Story: A River Walk at Brooks Falls

"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...

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Fun with Stop Motion: Hop on This Virtual Nat Hab Safari!

Nat Hab Expedition Leader Mike Hillman and his girlfriend Jessica Morgan are beating the stay-at-home blues by producing creative mini-films like this Stop...

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Mayan Ruins on an Ultimate Belize Nature Safari

On the fourth day of our Ultimate Belize Nature Safari, my group and I were taken to see the ancient Mayan ruins of Xunantunich. Located just over a mile and...

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Staff Picks: 15 Nature Documentaries to Watch Right Now

We’ve all been staying at home for a few weeks now, and you may have burned through all the binge-worthy TV shows on your watch list. So, what to tune in to...

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Seasoned Travelers Fulfill Dreams of Seeing Alaska’s Fishing Grizzlies

"This was our seventh trip with Nat Hab. Our remote location and the proximity to the bears made it one of the most memorable. When we stepped onto Katmai's...

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Go on an African Safari—Live from Your Living Room!

If you've ever wondered what it's like to experience the exhilaration of a wildlife drive on an African safari, now is your chance! Wildlife education...

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Small Wonders on a Yellowstone Wolf & Wildlife Photo Safari

Going on safari with me can be a little annoying. I have been known to shout out, “STOP THE TRUCK!!!,” getting everyone excited that we are about to encounter...