This site is dedicated my observations of the natural world. I am a former National Park Service ranger and now work as the resident naturalist for explore.org. I serve on the board of directors for the Katmai Conservancy and spend as much time in the woods near my northern Maine home as I can.

Mike Fitz in the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, Katmai National Park, Alaska

Other Stuff I’ve Written: Blog Posts of Katmai National Park and explore.org
Live Chats: Watch replays of online programs I’ve hosted or co-hosted.
Follow my current comments on the bearcam chat board and on Twitter.
Check out my book: The Bears of Brooks Falls.