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Fall in the Pacific Northwest never disappoints. The colors show up in full force—fiery, rich, and impossible to ignore—always giving me the perfect excuse for a quick road trip. This time, I made my way to the Seattle Japanese

Chasing Fall Colors: A Photographer’s Journey Through Tumwater Canyon
The Trip I always make it a point to visit Tumwater Canyon in the fall to capture its incredible color palette — a patchwork of vine maples, golden aspens, and deep green evergreens framed by blue skies and fluffy white

Mama Bears & Cubs of Katmai – Lunch with Mama
Lunch with Mama Bear & her COY Witnessing a mother grizzly bear with her cubs is an experience everyone should have at least once. It’s even more special when she’s with her COY—cubs of the year—seeing them explore their environment

Alaska Grizzly Bears – Brother Duo
Typically grizzlies are solitary animals, even while fishing alongside each other amongst all the salmon! That is what makes these two male grizzlies a rare site. These siblings are about 5 years old based on info I’ve learned from the

Mama Bears & Cubs of Katmai – 3 Little Bears
The 3 Little Bears … and BIG Bear! We’ve all had the special occasion or family gathering where we take the family portrait right? A cherished moment for sure. Ok, everyone … look into the lens and smile! But, in

Mama Bears & Cubs of Katmai – Close Encounter
A Close Encounter On one unforgettable day, I stood just 20 feet away from a slumbering mama bear. As she awoke, stretching and shaking off sleep, her cub soon followed. Moments like these are a reminder of how close you

Mama Bears & Cubs of Katmai Wilderness
The Bears of Katmai: A Journey into the Wild Tucked away in the remote wilderness of Alaska, Katmai National Park is a one-of-a-kind sanctuary and home to approximately 2,000 grizzly bears! Established in 1918 to protect these incredible animals, the

Polar Bear Jail – Part 4
Inside the Polar Bear Jail The Polar Bear Holding Facility, often referred to as the “polar bear jail,” is a cornerstone of the Polar Bear Alert Program. It provides a safe and controlled environment for polar bears that wander too

Polar Bear Jail – Part 3
Preventing Polar Bears from Entering Town The Polar Bear Alert Program takes proactive measures to minimize bear incursions: Reducing Attractants: Staff work with the Town of Churchill to ensure garbage is managed effectively. Bear-proof bins and timely garbage removal reduce

Polar Bear Jail – Part 2
The Mission of the Polar Bear Alert Program The Polar Bear Alert Program (PBA) is essential for managing human-polar bear interactions in Churchill, Manitoba. To achieve its mission, the program focuses on five main objectives and implements a strategic approach