Wildlife and Nature Destinations

Getting to see wildlife in its home is an experience like no other. There is such a vast amount of wildlife in our world, and so many ways to be a visitor to animals in their home. Here is a sample of some places that you can explore and the animals that are commonly found there.

Alaska

Whale watching, sea otters, bear sightings, moose, bald eagles, wolf packs, sheep herds - vast numbers of animal families to match the vast wilderness of Alaska.

Australia

Crocodiles, kangaroos, echidnas, koalas, emu, cassowary, lorikeets, manta rays, giant clams and so much more- no ordinary wildlife as befits no ordinary country!

British columbia's National Parks

Amazing scenery, glaciers, and wildlife all await you in Banff and Jasper National Parks, British Columbia. A hikers', nature lovers' and photographers' paradise. Fall and late spring are ideal times to visit

Cades Cove, TN

Cades Cove is a deep, lush valley in the Smoky Mountains. Home to Black Bears, White-tailed deer, coyotes, raccoons, skunks, and yes, wild turkey.

Breathtaking views stretching across vast open fields, and a historic church round out a wonderful day in Cades Cove.

Summer in Colorado

Summer in Colorado offers Dude Ranches, mountains peaks covered in flowers, wildlife, hiking, and mountain biking.

Costa Rica

Several species of monkey, rainforests, volcanic fed springs, a dazzling array of hummingbirds, frogs, sloths, birds, macaws, reptiles, tarantulas, and more!

Giant Trees!

Yosemite is home to many majestic sites, not the least of which is two groves s of some of the biggest trees in the world!

Hawaii

Swim, snorkel, or SCUBA amongst turtles,
dozens of colorful types of fish, and coral. Hawaii is beautiful from below the sea as well as land.

Galapogas Islands

Nature in its purest form, wildlife that is unafraid of humans, snorkel/SCUBA with sea lion pups, and vast landscapes carved by volcanoes all await on the Galapagos Islands

The Outer Banks, NC

The Outer Banks are a mix of solitude, natural wonder, and variety, including:
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Wild Spanish Mustangs
Major bird migration sites
Dolphins
Jockey’s Ridge - the tallest natural sand dune system in the Eastern U.S
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge – home to one of the largest concentrations of black bear found in the SE US
And 100+ miles of wide natural beaches perfect for shelling, swimming, strolling, and relaxing

Okefenokee Swamp

The Okefenokee Swamp is considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia. The Okefenokee is the largest "blackwater" swamp in North America.

Sea Islands (coast of GA and SC)

Peru

Peru is incredibly diverse; Llamas, alpacas, chinchillas, are some of the Andean favorites. The Peruvian Amazon rainforest is home to sloths, monkeys, capybara, and macaws - just to name a few of the more commonly viewed wildlife.
Then there are the coastal areas for flamingoes, dolphins, and even more! And we haven't even begun to discuss Machu Picchu and all the historic sites in Peru!

Yosemite in Summer or Winter!

Hiking by summer, snowshoe, and ski by winter. Yosemite is always amazing!

Yellowstone

Bears, bison, moose, deer, wolf, and coyotes, and just some of the majestic mammals you can see.

Wild Silverback Gorilla

Hiking to see the wild mountain gorillas of Rwanda is beyond description!

Cheetah mom and cub

Tanzania is home to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Great Migration.