After over a decade of support, I dedicate my new guidebook to two mentors and fellow chasers. The first is Dixie J. Burbank, whose photo is featured here.
Category: Update
Presenting a New Book! Beyond the 45th Parallel
Chase the Aurora in your backyard! Find out what it takes to view this rare natural phenomenon with my new book “Beyond the 45th Parallel.” Photo by Shannon Kivi.
Year in Review 2023
Eat. Sleep. Travel. Repeat. Then chase the Aurora at every opportunity! In our times, I feel very fortunate to live the life I have now, and to share the experience of the Aurora with so many people. It’s an honor to chase our dreams together! Filled with adventure, travel and Northern Lights, here’s a look…
Passion Projects
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.
2022 Year in Review
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!
Upcoming Events in 2023
Come out for inspiration and connection. Attend one of these awesome new events in 2023!
Below the 45th Parallel: Book Release
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.
On the Web
So many adventures, so little time! To make it easy, I’ve compiled the best links in one place.
Events to Inspire in 2022
In times of difficulty and uncertainty, the world needs art and literature. Look to these public events to bring us inspiration and hope in 2022.
Critique & Technique
A community of writers and artists banded together to publish the Social Gap Experiment Anthology, and the finished project was beautiful. One person called it “a masterpiece.” So, I submitted our creative collection to a book contest.
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