We received incredible submissions for this year’s 2025 Fan Art Contest, and it was nearly impossible to choose just a few to feature. Below are some standout pieces selected by Explore staff that best reflect the contest’s three categories: Wildlife, Public Lands/Water, and Habitat. You can still view the full gallery of amazing submissions on
Fat Bear Campaign Poster Winners 2025
We’re thrilled to announce the top 20 winners of the 2025 Fat Bear Campaign Poster Contest! This year brought in more submissions than ever before, and the creativity, humor, and artistry of every entry blew us away. Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their vision for celebrating the bears of Katmai. Your passion
A Sisterly Bond
By Mike Fitz Mother bears experience extraordinary energetic demands to feed their ravenous cubs. Bear families navigate a gauntlet of threats to remain safe. Cubs experience a short apprenticeship with their mothers, and they must absorb her lessons if they are to survive life as independent bears. Although sibling bears can be closely bonded as
Explore.org’s Earth Day Spectacular
Earth Day is an annual celebration that drives environmental awareness and action. How can we support the planet and its incredible wildlife in our everyday lives? Join us tomorrow, April 22nd at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT for a special Earth Day livestream hosted by resident naturalist Mike Fitz and Alysa McCall of
Fat Bear Week Campaign Poster Winners: 2024
Introducing the top-voted posters of 2024! Vote for 128 Grazer! Round and fluff, can’t get enough!! by Top Bear Fan 2. Team Grazer!! by Tara Larson 3. Big Belly, Big Fun! Bead’s the cub for everyone!! by Nick Bear 4. Vote 32 Chunk for FBW, by Erica Measday 5. The Brother Bear want you to
