Outdoor Exploration and Photography With Mike Hillman, Natural Habitat Adventures.

On today's episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we’re thrilled to introduce Mike Hillman, the Photo Expeditions Director for Natural Habitat Adventures—known to many as Nat Hab. Mike’s story is a true outdoor enthusiast’s dream: from running wild in the woods of Michigan as a kid to becoming a zoologist and eventually leading extraordinary wildlife expeditions across the globe.

Mike shares his fascinating journey, exploring how a childhood passion for animals and nature turned into a globetrotting career guiding guests through some of the planet’s most iconic wilderness destinations. Mike shares stories from the field—think bear camp in Alaska, polar bears in Canada, and jaguars in Brazil—and offers insights into how Nat Hab crafts exceptional, conservation-focused adventures for photographers and nature lovers alike.

So grab your hiking boots—or your camera—and get ready for an inspiring journey into the wild with Mike Hillman on this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series!

DISCUSSION

00:00 Mike's Photo Expeditions Director's Journey

10:02 Aspiring Bird Guide Challenges

14:32 Effective Learning for Guided Tours

18:18 Emerging Wildlife: Brazil's Pantanal

22:18 "Unexpected Arctic Adventure"

27:28 Photography Group Travel Experience

36:03 Night Sky Photography Adventure

39:01 Smartphones Revolutionize Night Photography

47:01 Photography Expeditions for Unique Access

50:05 Nature Trip Photo Sharing System

56:28 Bear-Human Trust Transcript

01:03:06 "Explore Photographic Adventures"

LEARN MORE

To learn more about Mike and his work at Nathab, visit their website at https://nathab.com  and on these social sites: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NaturalHabitatAdventures
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalhabitatadventures
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nathab

NEXT STEPS

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KEYWORDS

Mike Hillman, Natural Habitat Adventures, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview

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