Author: Melissa F. Kaelin

A writer, artist and speaker, Melissa is inspired by nature and travel. She is an Aurora Chaser and author of several books.

An Adventure Itinerary

Expect the unexpected! As I invite you to join me under the stars, this could be the best advice for an unusual year.

Aurora at Sea

What happens when a small crew of devoted Aurora Chasers set sail to chase the Northern Lights on the Norwegian Sea? Find out where the voyage takes us!

Breathe

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.

Northwest Territories: The Coolest Memory

What a wild adventure! In March, I spent a long weekend in the Northwest Territories of Canada to chase the Aurora. I traveled to 62.4° North among friends and family of friends, in an all-women, five-person crew.

An Aurora Author

Everywhere I go, I meet people who tell me how much my advice helped them to catch the Northern Lights. I’m not a professional and I don’t hold a Ph.D. in heliophysics, and there are undoubtedly larger personalities they could learn from. It is such a surprise that my modest advice could help so many….

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Embracing A Creative Expansion

When in the presence of the Aurora, three main phases occur that hint at what’s to come: Onset, expansion, and recovery. On my own journey, it seems fitting that this season has been one of expansion.

Breathe…

In strange times, remember to breathe. Hold onto hope and light, and stand strong in your virtues.

Expressive

A word for 2025. I resolve to be more soulful and creative, to express myself outwardly on the paths I aspire to most.