The Conservancy and Suffolk County are collaborating on an interpretive trail to provide access to this fascinating area. Accompanied by local conservation professionals, we will focus on the reef environs, off the beaten path and undiscovered by mass tourism. Naturalist guides, born and raised in the rain forest, share their knowledge and keen spotting abilities. Seek out the majestic grizzly from Tweedsmuir Lodge situated beside the Bella Coola River. The summer and early fall salmon runs attract dozens of bears to this region.
Opportunities exist to see humpback whales, orcas, porpoises and seals by boat.
The itinerary includes a visit to the Nuxalk people to learn about their rich cultural tradition. More than 520 bird species have been recorded here, including the maguari stork, harpy eagle, swallow-tailed hummingbird and alpomado falcon. Experience the Yucat n s cultural history in M rida. Then natural history takes over at R a Celest n Biosphere Reserve, world-famous for its breeding flamingo population. Explore the Mayan ruins of Uxmal and cross several ecosystems on our way to the rich rain forest and ruins of the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, critical habitat for the great curassow, jaguar and tapir.