How to view and photograph the Northern Lights When the cruise ships and tour buses leave, and the weather starts to cool, the night sky in Alaska comes alive with bands of green, and sometimes red, lights. This phenomenon is known as the aurora borealis, or the Northern Lights. While the Northern Lights are often visible from various parts of the state, Fairbanks… 1 min read November 5, 2015 Ben’s wish: Boy going blind sees the northern lights and makes a lifetime of memories Ben Pierce, of Dallas, is only 9, but after a trip to Alaska last week, he now has lifetime of visual memories. Born premature, weighing just over a pound, Ben had suffered numerous setbacks in his young life, chief among them being the gradual loss of his eyesight due to scar tissue from surgery. His… 1 min read October 2, 2014 Keep up with Alaska Filters
Ben’s wish: Boy going blind sees the northern lights and makes a lifetime of memories Ben Pierce, of Dallas, is only 9, but after a trip to Alaska last week, he now has lifetime of visual memories. Born premature, weighing just over a pound, Ben had suffered numerous setbacks in his young life, chief among them being the gradual loss of his eyesight due to scar tissue from surgery. His… 1 min read October 2, 2014 Keep up with Alaska