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Tag: G5 Storm

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.

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The end of this year marks the end of a resolution — one which I think I lived up to fairly well — and the end of an experiment to be more “Expressive.” In 2025, I not only launched a Substack blog, but I chronicled many adventures in the process, shared glimpses into who I am at heart, and creating a variety of ways people can enjoy content. Whether you’re just here to see more Aurora, or you want to experience the world (and all its flaws and vulnerabilities) alongside me… I’ve got you covered! All the good coffee. Of the season, the incredible Spicy Chai & Espresso at Black Iron Coffee Roasters has to be my favorite! Our Live Chase guided so many people to the Northern Lights on November 12, 2025 in Livingston County, Michigan! It was an honor to admire the night with so many Aurora Chasers and photographers, like Jen Boss Mainka who captured this gorgeous scene. What an enchanting night!! Less than a month ago!! I feel like the luckiest girl in the world, having the opportunity to catch these moments in this place. 💚 💚💚 Holiday travel to gather with the fam, then arriving home to a blanket of snow. Winter sunrises from an angle I’ve never seen before. 🔥

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Year in Review 2019

Honoring Our Layers

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