Great Gray Owl in Manitoba
“That’s my favorite owl in the world,” I said to Cristina as we stared at a wall full of taxidermied bird mounts in Winnipeg two …
Snorkeling With Baby Beluga Whales in Churchill, Manitoba
Cristina and I went on ‘snorkel with belugas’ tour from Sea North Tours in Churchill, Manitoba and it was one of the most amazing wildlife …
Take a train to Churchill and enjoy slow travel in northern Manitoba
We like to travel slow. Whenever possible we prefer to drive instead of fly. Mainly because it’s cheaper, but also because it’s a lot easier …
Wildlife Weekend in Winnipeg
Each year, thousands of people migrate north to Churchill, Manitoba along Canada’s Hudson Bay to watch beluga whales in the summer and polar bears in …
Polar Bear in the Fireweed, Churchill
I’ve always been told polar bear season in Churchill is October-November. So when we planned our trip to Churchill for the first week of August …
Video: Beluga Whale Close Encounter, Kayaking in Churchill Manitoba
Shiny, rubbery, white backs were surfacing all around us. Loud bursts of air spewed from the surface of the water, and smiling faces began to …
Polar Bear Swimming in the Hudson Bay: Video and Photo Gallery
You always hear that Polar Bears are considered marine mammals, but it never quite sinks in until you see one in the water. Today we …
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 …
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 …