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\"\"One of my all time items on my bucket list are seeing the northern lights. And we’re not talking just a glimmer, which I’ve seen before, we are talking green fireworks dancing across the sky.\u00a0 So I did some research and thought I’d share on where to see these amazing natural wonder.\u00a0 This magical and natural occurrence draws tens of thousands of visitors a year to places like Iceland, Greenland, Norway, and Sweden. Want to stay a little closer to home? Great news: There are a few places <\/span>right here<\/span><\/i> in North America that are considered some of the best aurora borealis viewing in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fairbanks, Alaska<\/b><\/p>\n

Situated directly under the Auroral Oval lies the town of Fairbanks, Alaska, in the perfect position for northern lights viewing. In addition to its prime location, Fairbanks receives very little precipitation, resulting in many clear night skies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fairbanks aurora season runs from August to April and generally can be seen four or five nights over any seven-night period. It is said that visitors who stay three nights or more have a 90% chance of witnessing the lights. Spot the lights on a guided tour, on a deck under a blanket, or venture out yourself in the wee hours to try and catch a glimpse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Also located under the Auroral Oval is Yellowknife, in Canada\u2019s Northwest Territories. Some of the world’s best northern lights viewing are said to be in Yellowknife, with over 200 nights a year for visitors to choose from.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are two northern lights seasons in Canada\u2019s Northwest Territories, with the first in the autumn, and the second in the winter. From mid-August until the end of September is the fall season, with the temperatures on land and water both (comparatively) warm. The winter season for aurora viewing runs from mid-November until early April, and while the temperatures drop substantially, there\u2019s something magical about witnessing the northern lights dance above a blanket of snow and ice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Idaho<\/b><\/p>\n

Set against a stunning mountain backdrop, the Idaho Panhandle National Forest provides visitors with aurora borealis displays each winter. One of the most reliable places to spot them (and also the most popular) is Priest Lake, roughly 50 miles south of the Canadian border. Photographers and northern lights enthusiasts flock to this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Unbeknownst to many, the northern lights are active throughout the year, but only visible in certain months. Optimal viewing in Idaho is from September through to March, on dry and clear nights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Churchill, MB Canada<\/b><\/p>\n

Another region located directly under the Auroral Oval is the northern Canadian town of Churchill, Manitoba. Early fall (August and September) or late winter\/early spring (end of January through to April) presents the best aurora viewing opportunities in Churchill.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the best things about aurora borealis viewing in Churchill is the wildlife viewing opportunities during the day, specifically polar bears. Often referred to as \u201clords of the Arctic\u201d, these gentle giants can be spotted frolicking among bright pink fireweed in the summer months and hunting for seals on the icy Hudson Bay during the winter. It\u2019s hard to imagine a more magical vacation, with days spent spotting these magnificent creatures in the wild, and nights marveling at mother nature\u2019s greatest light show \u2013 the northern lights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Last tip: down load a couple of northern light prediction apps to get a good idea if they will be out dancing and where is the best chance and forecast to seeing them. Happy Aurora Hunting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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