According to the Alaska Travel Industry Association, the best time to see the northern lights is typically from Aug. 21 to ...

According to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, the northern lights are caused by collisions between electrically charged particles that enter Earth's atmosphere from space ...

The south central region of Alaska, where you'll find Anchorage, Talkeetna and the Mat-Su Valley, also offers basecamps for northern lights viewing. If you're hoping to see the magic aboard an ...

Declan Layton, 21, hoisted the flags six years ago to show respect for his pals in the military and to honour his late grandad who served in the army. He has flown both flags outside his rented home ...