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.
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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.
Five Simple Steps for Tracking Solar Flares
As Aurora Chasers, we love hearing about new solar flares. But many things have to happen for a solar flare to have any visible impact on our night skies.
Upcoming Events in 2024
With a year of public speaking in the books, I’m excited to travel farther and mentor new Aurora Chasers even more in the coming year!
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…
Bringing the Aurora Chase to YouTube
A series of video tutorials offers tips for beginners and tips to support Aurora Chasers anywhere.
What Kind of Aurora Chaser Are You?
How would you describe yourself as an Aurora Chaser? If you really get into Aurora Chasing, I think it helps to determine what your goals are while you are pursuing the Northern Lights.
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.
“Thirsty for the Marvelous”
“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
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.
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