Natural Habitat Adventures Notes from the Field
April 2008
The removal of gray wolves from the U.S. endangered species list in late March was met with heated controversy. As the wolf population in the Yellowstone ecosystem has soared under protected status in recent years, so too have new residents in the region, many of whom may oppose the right of ranchers and hunters to exercise their new rights to shoot the animals within defined geographical parameters. De-listing, originally planned for five years ago, was delayed by a tangle of legal debates, and during this time wolf numbers grew dramatically. From the 41 animals released inside Yellowstone from 1995 to 1997, mostly from Canada, the population grew to 650 wolves in 2002 and more than 1,500 today in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. The wolves have spread across an area twice the size of New York State and are growing at a rate of about 24 percent a year, according to federal wolf-counts.
Natural Habitat Adventures offers a unique opportunity to visit Yellowstone and track wolves during the winter months which are normally off-limits to tourists inside the park. Click here
Natural Habitat Adventures has just been awarded the number one spot for 'Best Outdoors Places to Work' by Outside Magazine in their May 2008 issue. Whilst the company gives some of the credit to their location in beautiful Boulder, Colorado it's true that the NHA offices are full of hard-working people who love to have fun.
February 2008
Orcas and the Inside Passage
There is still some availability on the departure running from August 27th to September 1st, 2008.
This small group adventure provides the opportunity to sail among orcas in their natural habitat in a place where they live in greater numbers than anywhere else on earth. Cruise and stay aboard a 68-foot sailing ketch with close access to shore by kayak. The chance to discover the inner sanctum of the temperate coastal rainforest home to both eagles and bears.
This adventure starts at Port McNeill in British Columbia with ground-only rates of US$3,395
For full tour details please click here.
October 2007
The Polar Bears of Churchill
The enduring attraction of the mighty Ursus Maritimus has filled all of Natural Habitat Adventures 2007 Polar Bear tours in Churchill, Manitoba and the 2008 photo tour has sold out already! With over 25 years of experience bringing bear fans into Churchill and the endorsement of the World Wildlife Fund, nobody provides a better introduction to this amazing creature.
For a list of available tours in 2008 please click here.
If Polar Bears appeal to your clients, maybe they would also like to learn about Natural Habitat's other bear tours. Please contact Northern Exposure for further details.
July 2007
Natural Habitat Adventures have a number of exciting new tours running for 2008/9 some of which are a different approach to a well studied subject. A personal favourite is the small group Grizzlies and Wildlife of British Columbia trip, based at the excellent Tweedsmuir Lodge, exclusively booked for Natural Habitat.
A million miles away from the viewing platforms of Brooks Falls, the only crowding problems here are the salmon running up stream. The trip offers you the chance to drift downstream in a rowing boat amongst the bears as they fish and interact along the river banks. Few people experience this iconic species this way! The area is also excellent for watching Bald and Golden Eagles as they fish for salmon.
Other trip highlights include a helicopter flight over the park, nearby glacier and Hunlen Falls, enjoying the alpine scenerey from above.
For more details, please click here.
December 06
The Galapagos Islands. Formed by intense volcanic activity, the Galapagos originally found notoriety in the mid 1800's, when Charles Darwin formulated his theories on evolution from his observations of the unique and plentiful fauna of the archipelago. Through years of experience Natural Habitat Adventures have perfected a unique itinerary designed to gain the most from a once-in-a-lifetime Galapagos experience. For full trip details please click here.
The M/Y Letty is a 20 passenger first class motor-yacht designed exclusively for Galapagos excursions. She offers spacious accommodations for small groups and provides the advantage of having even smaller groups while in the islands due to the fact that we have on board two of Natural Habitat Adventures' certified Galapagos naturalist guides enabling each Expedition Leader to host a small group of a maximum of 10 guests. This is one of the few ships in the islands that can accommodate triples for families who wish to stay together.
November 06
Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia - A single private departure in February 2008 and January 2009
This is a new 20 day expedition visiting some of the most remote outposts on earth whilst observing the remarkable wildlife and scenery found there. Natural Habitat Adventures have exclusive use of the Professor Multanovskiy, one of the smaller ice-strengthened vessels in the region, making this less like a conventional cruise and more like a private expedition. The added advantage is being able to access waterways which are closed to larger ships and then using Zodiac’s for landings and in-shore exploration.
Natural Habitat’s guides have long considered this region a final frontier for serious wildlife enthusiasts and the expedition will be guided by our most experienced polar naturalists. Full details can be viewed here.
