You Could See The Northern Lights In This Small Midwest Vacation Town
By Angelique Brenes
VACATIONS
At the small town of Grand Marais in Minnesota along the rugged shores of Lake Superior, visitors and residents can sometimes see the Northern Lights.
Before setting out on your aurora adventure, check the forecast — clear evenings with little or no moonlight are best, and the lights are more common in the late fall and winter.
The optimal time for viewing the northern lights in Grand Marais is typically between 9 p.m. and 4 a.m., so be ready for a late and cold night out under the stars.
There are many prime locations in Grand Marais where you can catch the auroras. Artist's Point is a quiet, uncrowded spot, while Pincushion Mountain offers panoramic vistas.
Grand Marais is not just about the northern lights. The town is a winter sports paradise with many cultural offerings, such as galleries, a sauna, and the North House Folk School.