Wolves, Bears, and Lakes: a Two-Day Trip To Ely
Traveling to Minnesota has always been a dream of mine. Ever since I became a member of the International Wolf Center I have envisioned the …
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Houseboat Rentals, a Dream Vacation on a Minnesota Lake
Houseboat Rentals on a Minnesota Lake Whenever I think of houseboat rentals on a lake, the first thing that comes to mind is can you …
The Long (and Beautiful) Way to Ely, Minnesota
We make plans. We carefully draw routes that follow our plans. We then realize those routes are not going to be very exciting or pleasant …
Osprey Feeding Chicks, Nags Head, NC
We were passing through Nags Head, North Carolina on our way out to the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge when we happened to notice an …
Howling With Red Wolves (with video)
Surely there is no sound that epitomizes North American wilderness like the howl of a wolf. To stand in a forest at dusk while a …
Launching the American Safari at the Alligator River NWR
We were driving toward the North Carolina coast when we looked up to see an unusual sight. A dark bird of prey with a blinding …
Four Firefly Facts
I am fascinated by fireflies. I saw them for the first time only three years ago, during my first summer in the United States. Hal …
Wolves, Whales and Bears: The American Safari. 2013 Expedition Series
North America is a vast continent filled with rugged wilderness and magnificent creatures, and Travel For Wildlife is heading out to see it during our …
Books to Take on an African Safari (our favorites)
I don’t like taking books when I go on a safari. They add a lot of weight to my luggage and I’m usually having too …
Do Whale Sharks Have Teeth?
Do Whale Sharks Have Teeth? When the biggest shark in the world swims straight at you with its mouth wide open, it’s a sight you’ll …
Things to Do in Asheville: Wildlife Adventures in the Mountains of North Carolina
Asheville, North Carolina might be known for its breweries and independent restaurant scene, but if you are looking to put some wildlife into your vacation, …
Deciphering the Desert; the Hidden Life of the Kalahari
By the time we got to Kalahari Trails we were tired, dirty and dusty. We had rented a cheap compact car that didn’t really appreciate …
Wildlife Roadtrip Costa Rica, Two Days in the Osa Peninsula (Video)
Tapir’s lounge in muddy pools, Scarlet Macaws scream noisily overhead, while a jaguar prowls silently through the dark rainforest floor. This is the Osa Peninsula …
How to See Polar Bears and Beluga Whales on the Same Trip to Churchill, Manitoba
The town of Churchill in Manitoba, Canada is known for their polar bears and beluga whales. It is commonly known that polar bear season in …
Red-eyed Tree Frog, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
A visit to the rain forest in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula is not complete until you take a night tour to look for frogs and …
Wildlife Babies: A Mother’s Day Photo Gallery
It was my mother who encouraged my love of nature and wildlife and biology. When she asked what I wanted to do for my birthday …
Millipede Glowing Under Black Light, Smoky Mountains
Scorpions glow under black light. When I learned this fact I told Cristina I wanted an ultra-violet flashlight for Christmas. She indulged me and on …
Where to See Elk in the Smoky Mountains
Elk were a common sight in the southern Appalachians and elsewhere in the eastern US until the early 1800’s. Due to habitat loss and over-hunting …
How To Photograph Nesting Sea Turtles (The Ethical Way)
How I Ran Into a Sea Turtle I crawled out of bed at midnight and unzipped the flap which served as the door to our …
Photo: Jack Rabbit, Antelope Island, Utah
In honor of Easter I’m posting this photo of the Easter Bunny’s close cousin: the Jack Rabbit. Living on the east coast of the United …