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The Great Bear Rainforest

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Above and below the surface of one of the wildest places on earth
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Seeing For Science

June 21, 2022 | Text & Photography By Chris Linder
Consider applying your photography skills to support research and conservation projects
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Unique Texas Wildlife

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Bears Of Katmai National Park

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Panoramic image above R Lazy S ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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At Home On The Range

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How photography helped me find a renewed, deeper appreciation for my home on the edge of wilderness
Photographing wildcats: image of a Scottish wildcat.
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Chasing Wildcats

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Documenting the secretive lives of the world’s most elusive cat species
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Destination Antarctica

February 11, 2021 | Text & Photography By Jon McCormack
A “bucket-list” location for many nature photographers, this extraordinary place is rapidly changing
Photograph of sandhill cranes migrating on the Pacific Flyway
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Winter On The Pacific Flyway

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California’s Sacramento Valley is a major destination for migrating birds from Alaska to Patagonia. These local insights will help you plan your visit.
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Finding Urban Wildlife

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How I discovered wildlife photo opportunities in the endless sprawl of a megacity
Koala rescue photo of a koala being returned to habitat
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Koala Rescue

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Image of a prairie dog
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Guardians Of The Grassland

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Protecting the prairie dog is an essential step in conserving the ecosystem of the Great Plains
Unique national parks: Image from American Samoa
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10 Unique National Parks

July 21, 2020 | Text & Photography By QT Luong
Though they may not be the most famous national parks, each of these has something special worth a visit
national parks for summer, Kings Canyon
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5 National Parks For Summer

June 3, 2020 | By William Sawalich & QT Luong / Photography By QT Luong
They’re not too hot, not too crowded and they offer tons of summer-specific photographic opportunities
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Into The Wild

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Behind the scenes with David Yarrow and his unconventional approach to wildlife photography
image of Nyungwe
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Filming In The Land Of 1,000 Hills

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A short film by Chema Domenech transports us to Rwanda’s Nyungwe Forest National Park through the eyes of a remarkable guide.
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Keep It Wild

November 14, 2019 | By Peter Mather
Photographing the epic porcupine caribou migration to highlight the singularity of—and importance of protecting—the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
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Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge

November 11, 2019 | Text & Photography By Mia McPherson
Box Elder County, Utah
Image of a sandhill crane at Bosque del Apache
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Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

July 2, 2019 | Text & Photography By Dawn Wilson
San Antonio, New Mexico
Image of Caladesi Island, a destination for nature photography in Florida
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Florida’s Hidden Wild

May 24, 2019 | Text & Photography By Carlton Ward Jr.
Top spots to capture scenic landscapes and wildlife in this photographer’s paradise
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
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Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area

April 3, 2019 | Text & Photography By Jaymi Heimbuch
Yaquina Head in Oregon is a spectacular place to witness the natural drama that happens when ocean meets land

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