Unfolding on the fringes of the ring-shaped auroral oval that circles the globe’s Arctic realms, the aurora borealis phenomenon—a mystical apparition of glowing bands that float and spiral overhead (really solar particles bouncing off the earth’s magnetic field)—can’t help but inspire the imagination of all who bear witness. A trek into the Alaska wilderness’s bone-chilling winter wonderland affords optimum viewing conditions, particularly in the state’s northern reaches. We’ve rounded up four unique opportunities to combine northern lights viewing with an extra boost of only-in-Alaska adventure.
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Best Places in Alaska to View the Northern Lights
March 20, 2012 by
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