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Alaskan Giants: The Thrill of Whale Encounters
Few sounds make your whole body jolt like the thunder of a whale breaching. The first time I saw a humpback launch out of the water in Alaska, it felt like the ocean itself had decided to take flight. One moment, the surface was calm and glassy, the next, a forty-ton animal was airborne, twisting in slow motion before crashing back down in a spray that soaked us like a summer rainstorm.

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2 days ago5 min read


The Ocean's Pulse
How Sound Shapes Whale Health: When we think about whale health, we often focus on food supply, water quality, or migration routes. Yet one of the most critical elements shaping the well-being of these massive mammals is sound. The ocean is not silent. It is alive with clicks, moans, whistles, and the low rumble of communication that can travel for hundreds of miles.

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Oct 124 min read


The Ripple Effect: Whales as Catalysts for Change
Whales have always held a grip on the human imagination. They are the giants of our seas, elusive and mysterious, yet powerful enough to anchor entire mythologies. For centuries, humans pursued them for oil, meat, and baleen, nearly pushing many species to the brink. Today, the pendulum has swung in the other direction. Instead of hunting whales, people travel across the globe to catch a glimpse of them in the wild.

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Oct 86 min read


Swimmin' With the Whales
What it means to share the water with Earth's largest mammals: There are few experiences on the planet that rival swimming alongside a whale. To slip into the ocean and find yourself eye-to-eye with a creature the size of a school bus is to feel both infinitely small and deeply connected to something ancient. It is not about adrenaline. It is about awe.

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Oct 53 min read


WORDS BY
How Wild Dirt built the "Whale Guardians", a Flow Trip Magazine Whale Issue, article: We set out to tell a big story. "Whale Guardians" originated as a comprehensive feature on Indigenous practices of whale conservation, informed by conversations with leaders and knowledge keepers from the Makah of Neah Bay, the Māori of Aotearoa, and voices connected to the Butchulla and Iñupiat communities. It was ambitious.

Wild Dirt
Oct 32 min read


Whale Skills 101: Preparing for Encounters in the Wild
Whales are the largest mammals on Earth, yet encountering them in their natural habitat requires humility, skill, and preparation. This guide introduces the skills needed to safely and respectfully observe whales while minimizing human impact.

Wild Dirt
Sep 141 min read


The World's Top 5 Whale Watching Destinations
Where to go, when to visit, and how to make the most of your whale encounters:
Whale watching is one of the most unforgettable ways to connect with the ocean. These giants move with grace that humbles even the most seasoned traveler, and the places where you can find them are often just as breathtaking as the whales themselves.

Wild Dirt
Sep 133 min read


The Wild Does Not Care
The Outset: The trail began innocently enough, a ribbon of dirt through pine and stone. The sun fractured through the canopy in shards of gold, lighting dust motes that spun like forgotten galaxies.

Alexander Kwapis
Sep 42 min read
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