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Mandy Lahey

Mandy grew up in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts where she enjoyed numerous outdoor pursuits including skiing, horseback riding, tennis and hiking. She was also lucky to enjoy the rich cultural offerings of the area and developed a deep love for theater and music. As the youngest of four children, Mandy had many opportunities to explore the U.S. on ski trips, business trips with her parents, family visits and other modes of entertainment. Her entire family of six attempted only one actual vacation together, which was the inspiration for the popular film "National Lampoon's Vacation."

Mandy attended the University of Colorado where she majored in theater and was a member of the ski team. She fell in love with the Boulder area and still lives here, decades after graduating. These days, Mandy spends most of her time participating in theater, gardening and hiking the beautiful mountains of Colorado.

Mandy has been lucky enough to visit Alaska, India, Namibia, South Africa, Brazil’s Pantanal, Patagonia, Costa Rica, the Galapagos Islands and the Amazon River Basin with Nat Hab. The immersion in nature and the beauty of these remote areas and their inhabitants has been a magnificent experience. Mandy is excited to share her love of the natural world, conservation and pure fun as part of the Nat Hab team.

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Quad riding in Namibia with Nat Hab’s Wendy Klausner
Quad riding in Namibia with Nat Hab’s Wendy Klausner
Celebrating my birthday in Patagonia
Celebrating my birthday in Patagonia
Watching jaguars in the Pantanal
Watching jaguars in the Pantanal
Up close and personal with the jaguars of the Pantanal
Up close and personal with the jaguars of the Pantanal
Hiking the great Colorado mountains with fellow Nat Habber Becky
Hiking the great Colorado mountains with fellow Nat Habber Becky
 A view of Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica
A view of Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica
Crossing Lake Arenal, Costa Rica
Crossing Lake Arenal, Costa Rica
Close up of a Common Basilisk (Jesus Lizard) in Tortuguero N.P., Costa Rica
Close up of a Common Basilisk (Jesus Lizard) in Tortuguero N.P., Costa Rica
Heading up the incredibly beautiful Anangu Creek to the Napo Wildlife Center Ecolodge - Nat Hab’s Amazon Lodge Extension.
Heading up the incredibly beautiful Anangu Creek to the Napo Wildlife Center Ecolodge - Nat Hab’s Amazon Lodge Extension.
This beautiful caiman was about 9’ long.  When he tired of our presence he raised his giant head and tail out to let us know it was time to move along. – Nat Hab’s Amazon Lodge Extension.
This beautiful caiman was about 9’ long. When he tired of our presence he raised his giant head and tail out to let us know it was time to move along. – Nat Hab’s Amazon Lodge Extension.
Such a sweet face! – Nat Hab’s Lodge-Based Galapagos Trip.
Such a sweet face! – Nat Hab’s Lodge-Based Galapagos Trip.
My son and me before the start of the 2013 Bolder Boulder.
My son and me before the start of the 2013 Bolder Boulder.
Playing Gwendolyn in “The Importance of Being Earnest”
Playing Gwendolyn in “The Importance of Being Earnest”
My family on our traditional “Eat Our Way Through NYC” trip.
My family on our traditional “Eat Our Way Through NYC” trip.
Young male tiger on Nat Hab
Quality bear time in Katmai on Nat Hab
Ready for bear viewing!
Enjoying the beauty of Yellowstone
Galapagos with my husband
Taking in a Rockies game with my son
Hiking the beautiful Berkshires
Young male tiger on Nat Hab
Young male tiger on Nat Hab's Grand India Wildlife Safari
Quality bear time in Katmai on Nat Hab
Quality bear time in Katmai on Nat Hab's Grizzlies Expedition
Ready for bear viewing!
Ready for bear viewing!
Enjoying the beauty of Yellowstone
Enjoying the beauty of Yellowstone
Galapagos with my husband
Galapagos with my husband
Taking in a Rockies game with my son
Taking in a Rockies game with my son
Hiking the beautiful Berkshires
Hiking the beautiful Berkshires

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