Cozy up in your igloo-like pod-heated to 75 degrees, of course-and watch the aurora dance across the Arctic sky from your bed under a curved, clear roof. And you don’t have to step outside to see the brilliant scene. The hideaway, about an hour from Fairbanks, sits on 100 acres of pitch-black forest with nearly 250 nights of swirling northern lights views. If you’re looking for where to see the northern lights in Alaska, there’s no doubt Borealis Basecamp is your best bet.
But the further you get from urban light pollution, the more intense and frequent the sightings. It’s not unusual for locals in Fairbanks to see the aurora from their backyards or on a late-night drive home. With dog sledding, night photography classes, and hot springs as part of the trip, the cold will be the last thing on your mind. But these places offer plenty to do beyond aurora hunting a couple spots even have cozy accommodations where you can see the spectacle from the comfort of your bed. Expect freezing temps-the lights are best seen in winter when nights are longest, and the show peaks during the iciest times, from 10 p.m.
So, where can you see the northern lights? The aurora is elusive, no matter what, but winter wonderlands in Alaska, Canada, and northern states are ideally positioned within the Aurora Oval (the ring where the activity is concentrated), making for great odds. People think they have to make the trek to northern Scandinavia to catch the spectacular light show, but we have some of the world’s best displays and photo opportunities right here in the States.
As far as bucket-list experiences go, seeing the aurora is at the top of the list.
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