05/10/2023
🌌✨ Chase the Northern Lights in Alaska! ✨🌌
Did you know the best time to see the Northern Lights in Alaska is during the Aurora Season, from Aug. 21 to Apr. 21? Witness captivating night skies as they come alive with vibrant colors! 🌠
🕰️ Prime Viewing: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. offers the best chance to catch this celestial spectacle. Set your alarm! ⏰🌟
❄️ Winter Solstice: Plan your visit around Dec. 20-23 for longer nights and more aurora sightings. 🌆❤️
🌌 Top Resources: 1️⃣ Aurora Tracker by Explore Fairbanks: Real-time info on temperature, weather, and aurora likelihood. Download My Aurora Forecast & Alerts app. 2️⃣ Aurora Forecast by Geophysical Institute: Daily aurora forecasts for Alaska regions. Fairbanks is ideal for aurora hunters.
🌆 Where to Stay in Fairbanks:
Aurora Villa: Luxurious guest rooms with forested views.
Pike's Waterfront Lodge: Chena River views and aurora alerts.
🌲 Explore Talkeetna: Charming town near Denali, perfect for aurora viewing. 🏔️
🏞️ Denali National Park: Minimal light pollution makes it ideal for aurora viewing. Stay at Aurora Denali Lodge.
🏔️ Coldfoot Camp: Witness the aurora under the auroral oval. Stay at the Inn at Coldfoot Camp.
🌌 Wiseman: Frequent aurora sightings. Stay at Arctic Hive or Arctic Getaway.
❄️ Utqiagvik: The northernmost city in the U.S. Stay at Top of the World Hotel for Arctic Ocean views.
🌠 Borealis Basecamp: Glamping in unique igloos near Fairbanks. Enjoy activities like dog sledding and helicopter sightseeing.
🚢 Northern Lights Cruises: Cruise with top lines like Celebrity, Carnival, Holland America, and more during aurora season. Experience both land and sea adventures.
Get ready to chase the aurora in Alaska! 🌌❤️
