It is thrilling to see a 40-foot whale surface inches from your boat; scores of alligators sunning on logs; hundreds of eagles, wings outstretched, diving for salmon; and thousands of elk roaming in a snowy valley. Take advantage of the winter months to go on a wildlife safari to Mexico, Georgia, Idaho, or Wyoming. Whether you prefer temperate or cold weather, camping or staying in a hotel, these wildlife experiences add fun to your family trip.
For decades, Pacific gray whales have made the 5,000-mile winter journey from Alaska to Baja California, where the protected lagoons provide safe havens for birthing and nursing. Within seconds of spotting the whale’s heart-shaped spray less than 30 feet from our panga, we saw the 40-foot-long behemoth break the surface, then disappear.
