Art & Writing
A creative individual, I draw a lot of inspiration from nature, the night sky, the written word, and the many talented people who cross my path.
“I am so thirsty for the marvelous that only the marvelous has power over me. Anything I can not transform into something marvelous, I let go. Reality doesn’t impress me.” — Anaïs Nin
The ideal perspective for viewing Aurora is one that is uniquely yours, chosen with your own individual lifestyle and goals in mind.
The past year brought no shortage of challenges, but it turned into an incredible part of my journey. What gives me the most joy is the sheer number of people I helped to catch the Northern Lights for the first time!
Come out for inspiration and connection. Attend one of these awesome new events in 2023!
Chase the Aurora in the Great Lakes region! Find out what it takes to catch this phenomenon in your own backyard with my new guidebook.
So many adventures, so little time! To make it easy, I’ve compiled the best links in one place.
To celebrate 10 years of chasing this rare natural phenomenon, I traveled to Alaska near the 65th Parallel — where I can dance with the Aurora in her own neighborhood. The North.
Take a few easy steps to ensure everyone around you can enjoy the night sky.
Are you chasing a rare phenomenon you can’t even see? In the lower 48 states, the answer could be yes.
melissa f. kaelin 