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Chasing the Aurora in Northern Michigan
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Chasing the Aurora in Northern Michigan

“See the Northern Lights”, the bucketlist item just waiting to be scratched off! Here’s a quick guide to help get you there a little sooner - a quick guide to what the data means, where to find it and how to know if it’s a “put your pants on” kind of night or stay home and stay warm kind of evening.

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Wilderness State Park | Surrounded by the Northern Lights
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Wilderness State Park | Surrounded by the Northern Lights

Wilderness State Park is one of northern Michigan’s top spots for viewing the northern lights. With dark skies and an open horizon over Lake Michigan, it’s the perfect place to witness the aurora borealis. On active nights, vibrant green and purple lights dance over the water, creating a stunning display.

On March 23, 2023, the skies over Wilderness State Park burst in vibrant colors and dancing lights from sunset to sunrise, marking a spectacular beginning to Solar Cycle 25's solar maximum.

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