Enchanting, Stunning, Magical- there aren’t enough words to describe the Northern Lights. Also known as Aurora Borealis, it is a natural phenomenon in which light from the sun, when enters Earth’s atmosphere, disperses into the charged particles of vibrant colours- green, blue, purple, maroon. Etc, hues that shine and shimmer in the sky like a blanket of lights! Surreal isn’t it!
This picturesque beauty is a site not to be missed. Although chances of experiencing this phenomenon increase while going further north, there are many places in the upper region from where Northern Lights can be seen. So here top five destinations to view the Northern Lights in North America:
1. DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE, ALASKA
Built back in 1917, this untouched National Park is a favourite destination for hikers, campers and trekkers because of its open fields, beautiful wildlife and mountains. Glaciers, mountain peaks and spruce forests residing here can be eerily cold and snowy between October and March. Due to the lack of light, it is the best place to see Aurora in U.S. Best time to visit the place is fall and August, but the place loads with visitors throughout the year. With a single road running throughout the park, all adventures like hiking, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are done in the same vicinity.
2. AROOSTOOK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, MAINE
The sparsely populated area of Aroostook is a great place to catch a glimpse of these amazing lights. Spring and fall is the best as the magnetic activity is the strongest. Camping, cross country skiing, canoeing, kayaking and hiking in this land are some great outing experiences for thrill seekers. Comprising of grasslands, wetlands and forest, it is home to many mammals like bear and moose.
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