Top 5 Places To See Humpback Whales Along the Pacific Coast

December 30, 2013

Humpback whales, an acrobatic species well known for displays that include breaching, tail slapping, side rolling, and spy hopping, occur in all oceans. These activities and their widespread occurrence make humpbacks one of the most popular species among whale watchers. Over the last few years, we’ve visited a variety of sites along the Pacific coast […]

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Swimming with Whale Sharks in Mexico by guest blogger Rachel Ankney

December 27, 2013

There are two words that are synonymous with Reefs to Rockies: Travel and Trust. On my second trip with the eco-tourism company, this became abundantly apparent. Granted, it was the same destination: Isla Mujeres. But by no means did that make this venture routine. Instead, it redefined these everyday terms for me, an admitted adventure […]

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10 Tips to Prevent Overpacking

November 12, 2013

Do you consider yourself a chronic overpacker? Are you looking for ways to avoid checked baggage fees at the airport? Both? We’re constantly trying to figure out the best ways to avoid checking luggage. Unless you’re traveling with kids, you should be able to get away with traveling with just a carry-on + personal item […]

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Have You Heard About the New Baggage Guidelines with Frontier Airlines?

November 4, 2013

Since we’re based in Denver, Colorado we often fly Frontier Airlines to Costa Rica and Mexico. Over the last few months, Frontier has implemented new rules regarding baggage that we thought you might like to know about. If you book your flights directly on Frontier’s website (http://www.flyfrontier.com/), you’re automatically eligible to travel with one carry-on […]

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Humpback Whales in Monterey Bay, California (October 2013)

October 31, 2013

For the last two months, humpback whale activity in Monterey Bay has been making headlines. Descriptors like ‘feeding frenzies’, ‘record numbers’, ‘an October like no other’, and ‘friendly whales’ were too much to resist. Below are some photos from October 30, 2013 during a morning whale watching trip with Monterey Bay Whale Watch, our choice […]

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5 Things You Might Not Know About Ecuador

October 21, 2013

1. It feels like spring 12 months out of the year in Ecuador. Because Ecuador is situated along the equator (where the country’s name is derived), in many areas, it feels like spring year-round. This makes it easy to plan vacations any time. 2. Ecuador is home to the world’s first UNESCO World Heritage City. […]

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Fall Wildlife Adventure in Yellowstone National Park – Photo Blog

September 27, 2013

Fall is one of the best times of year for wildlife viewing in Yellowstone National Park. September dates were chosen to maximize chances of seeing the park’s famous megafauna at their best: elk are bugling, bears are preparing for winter by stocking up on food, wolves are hunting in Lamar and Hayden Valleys, and herds […]

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Day 1 with the Junction Butte Wolf Pack – Yellowstone National Park

September 26, 2013

All of us had our heart set on seeing wolves during our three guided days in Yellowstone. During the summer months when Yellowstone visitation peaks, wolf sightings decline. Raising pups keeps most members close to den sites so it’s a rare occurrence to see a wolf in summer. A fall trip was selected for a […]

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Road Trip – Grand Tetons to Yellowstone

September 26, 2013

Earlier this month, Reefs to Rockies’ co-founder Sheridan Samano escorted a group of travelers from Audubon Society of Greater Denver to Yellowstone National Park. We carpooled from Denver, leaving the morning the major flooding started in Colorado. After spending our first night in Dubois, Wyoming, we headed west to Grand Tetons National Park and then […]

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