Podcast Episode: America's National Parks Podcast Where can you explore a volcanic wilderness while watching brown bears gorge on salmon during an annual fat-bear championship? In Alaska, of course. There’s a national park in the far north that’s only accessible by boat or plane, and it promises an unforgettably wild adventure. On this episode of... Continue Reading →
An Incredible Wolf Named Journey Becomes a Grandfather Against All Odds
Wolf advocates don't often get to celebrate good news. But this week we do. First, we learned a litter of wolf pups were born this spring in Lassen National Forest. Then, we learned wolf pups were also caught on a trail cam in Oregon. Both litters are related to OR-7, the famous wolf known as Journey.... Continue Reading →
The sweet sound of song dogs
In Sonoma County, California a warm summer twilight can feel like magic. In rolling golden hills, set softly against a coastal valley, the light shimmers through the grasses with what can only be described as sweetness. Everyone feels it, and people wander outside without quite knowing why, just to feel that gentle electricity in the... Continue Reading →
Wildcat Roar: When Mountain Lions Live Under the House
When we take away wild places for wild animals, those animals find ways of showing up in our backyard. Because it was their backyard first … When that animal is a predator, all hell breaks loose, suburban-wild style. The anti-predator myth is exemplified by this week’s hysterical reaction to a mountain lion under a house... Continue Reading →