The most magical moment of our Alaska journey! The aurora borealis was high on our list to see this journey, but it’s really not something you can plan for. You can be in an area and hope and pray for clear enough skies. But all the apps and planning won’t get you ready for what is about to happen. It is pure magic! It started out as a very low percentage chance to see the northern lights, but when you wake up in the middle of the night you should always poke your head through the blinds to chec