Nature Spots

Because it closed itself off to the rest of the world for so many centuries, Bhutan is still a country

Meeting a curious cetacean at eye level is a soul-stirring experience for wildlife enthusiasts. Imagine setting off by kayak and

At its essence, southern Africa’s Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area is a study in convergence, confluence and coexistence. Connecting vast savannahs,

The Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is not your typical raptor. The Incas thought so much of this massive bird of

Any adventure from abroad to Australia feels like a journey to the ends of the Earth. But just imagine the

Allery Safruk and Mena Wallace, volunteer conservation interns and CCC participants, conducting invasive species control. (Photo

Can you inherit a love of nature from your parents? Researchers now say a person’s appreciation of nature—and his or

Spending time with Vegas is the best part of Megan’s day (Photo by Megan Quinn/NCC staff)

We agree with Wallace Stegner: Our national parks are “America’s Best Idea.” These famous natural sanctuaries call our name when

Successful, well-funded conservation programs and effective international coordination with other European nations have established Switzerland as an internationally renowned destination