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Guiding You to the Northern Lights

It gives me joy to lead everyone under the stars to the Northern Lights!

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Exclusive Workshops

Join me in a virtual space for unique workshops on creativity, travel, entrepreneurship, and Aurora Chasing. Or come out in real life!

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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.

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Top 10: Latest & Greatest

Welcome to my adventures in Aurora Chasing, writing and nature. Browse this list for links to the latest and greatest!

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Become an Empowered Chaser

So, you want to see the Aurora! The first thing you might ask is “Where should I go?” A new guide has the answers. Photo courtesy of Gary Syrba.

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Chasing the Aurora: Advice Blog

In many parts of the world, night falls and all one has to do is look up to witness the magnificent Aurora that expands beyond the edges of our world. In other parts, it’s not so easy.

Early Silhouettes, No. 3

Untitled Acrylic on canvas, 14×11, by Melissa F Kaelin October 2011 

Early Silhouettes, No. 2

Untitled Acrylic on canvas, 14×11, by Melissa F Kaelin September 2011

Early Silhouettes, No. 1

Untitled Acrylic on canvas, 14×11, by Melissa F Kaelin September 2011

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What if we could publish nearly 200 of your Aurora photographs in one beautiful full-color collection? For years the team at the Michigan Aurora Chasers has dreamed of such a book, and I decided to take on the project! Coming in 2027: The largest single collection of Aurora photographs ever printed in hardcover! You can get the best price or become an early supporter, and watch for our book launch dates. Browse more details: Patreon.com/AuroraAuthor Books, writing and storytelling inspired by the stars and the lights. I’m here, I’m moving through it, I’m doing it! In a different way, at a different pace, and with different goals in mind. Behind me, that’s my favorite painting “Moving Forward,” by Alison Price, and the two dreamcatchers of the twins I loved most in this world. So much on my mind! My thoughts are anything but quiet this year. I’m experimenting with memoir… That moment when you realize how rarely the Aurora reveals her presence in July, during our shortest nights of the year in the mid-latitudes. You have to stand up for what you believe in. I know I do. In countless ways, it’s been a transformational summer, and I asked myself some big questions in 2026. More on Substack! BeyondTheAurora.Substack.com My favorite little guy turned “Two Fly” and moved with Duna to New Jersey! It’s been a chaotic summer. I keep finding huge gaps in everything! 😂

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