If you have never had a chance to see Northern Lights in person, you are most definitely missing out on an incredible experience. Nearly everyone has seen a photo of the Northern Lights at some point, whether in a textbook or on the news, but very few people take the trouble to go and see them in person.

To see Northern Lights, you have to travel pretty close to the North Pole, which is not that convenient for most people. The Northern Lights are only visible in far northern latitudes. The reason for this is that the Earth's magnetic field causes electrons to bunch up near the pole, where they interact with various gases and substances and emit light, like neon tubes.

See Northern Lights on Guided Tours
The best way to see Northern Lights in person is to visit Alaska or Canada. Siberia is not the most hospitable place, and not many people find themselves close to Finland. Alaska and Canada are lovely places to visit under any circumstances, and the Northern Lights are almost a bonus.

Guided tours are available in Alaska and Canada for people who wish to take outings into the natural world and see the Northern Lights from the comfort of a campfire. For those travelers who are less outdoor-focused, it is possible to see Northern Lights from towns and cities in the North. You don't need to sleep in a tent to get the full experience, although for many people, that's the best part. One of the great advantages of visiting Alaska or Canada to see Northern Lights is the great variety of other activities available to visitors, from exploring the vast Yukon, to experiencing the rich and rustic history of the area.

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