

A convenient Aurora-ready spot near Eagle River with low to moderate light pollution and quick highway access. Ideal for photographing northern lights over spruce-lined ridges and the Old Glenn Hwy corridor. Best from late August–April on clear, geomagnetically active nights; peak activity often between 10pm–2am. Accessible by car with roadside parking; dress for cold, bring headlamp. No permits needed for roadside shots, but respect private property and nearby homes.


A convenient Aurora-ready spot near Eagle River with low to moderate light pollution and quick highway access. Ideal for photographing northern lights over spruce-lined ridges and the Old Glenn Hwy corridor. Best from late August–April on clear, geomagnetically active nights; peak activity often between 10pm–2am. Accessible by car with roadside parking; dress for cold, bring headlamp. No permits needed for roadside shots, but respect private property and nearby homes.