Wildlife Destinations

A “bucket-list” location for many nature photographers, this extraordinary place is rapidly changing

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

How I discovered wildlife photo opportunities in the endless sprawl of a megacity

What I learned about photographing an environmental disaster when Australia burned

Protecting the prairie dog is an essential step in conserving the ecosystem of the Great Plains

Though they may not be the most famous national parks, each of these has something special worth a visit

They’re not too hot, not too crowded and they offer tons of summer-specific photographic opportunities

Behind the scenes with David Yarrow and his unconventional approach to wildlife photography

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

Photographing the epic porcupine caribou migration to highlight the singularity of—and importance of protecting—the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Box Elder County, Utah

San Antonio, New Mexico

Top spots to capture scenic landscapes and wildlife in this photographer’s paradise

Yaquina Head in Oregon is a spectacular place to witness the natural drama that happens when ocean meets land

Paul Nicklen on his career in conservation photography, climate change in the polar regions and his new book, Born To Ice, celebrating those ecosystems and their inhabitants

For photographing wildlife in winter, it’s hard to beat the abundance of opportunity and majestic surroundings in Jackson Hole

At 16 years old, Ashleigh Scully is already an acclaimed wildlife photographer, and she’s just getting started

Home to an awesome array of wildlife both above and below the sea, the Inside Passage stretching from Washington state to Alaska is a prime destination for photographers

Beverly and Dereck Joubert have dedicated their lives and imagery to expanding conservation of Africa’s threatened wildlife and habitats

Underwater photographer Kevin Lee on his passion for documenting marine biology, especially macro subjects