{"id":5067,"date":"2019-09-01T10:00:12","date_gmt":"2019-09-01T10:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aptelanchoragehotel.com\/?p=5067"},"modified":"2019-09-01T10:00:12","modified_gmt":"2019-09-01T10:00:12","slug":"the-best-spots-to-view-the-northern-lights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/aptelanchoragehotel\/the-best-spots-to-view-the-northern-lights\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Spots To View The Northern Lights"},"content":{"rendered":"

From September to April, you can see the Northern Lights in Anchorage – and you won’t want to miss the opportunity!<\/h3>\n

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The Downtown Viewpoint<\/h2>\n

The easiest spot is right in downtown Anchorage.\u00a0 A little parking lot near Earthquake Park, it offers a clear view of the skies with minimal lighting nearby, so that\u00a0you can see the Aurora Borealis.\u00a0 While it’s easily accessible, the downside is that the view may not be quite\u00a0as clear as if you were to venture farther outside the city, but it’s definitely worth considering if you want to stay nearby.<\/p>\n

Skyline Drive<\/h2>\n

Skyline Drive will take you through Chugach State Park to the parking lot at the start of Mt. Baldy Trail.\u00a0 At an altitude of 1800 feet, you’re far enough outside and above the city to have a really impressive view.\u00a0 This site may be difficult to reach, but it’s pretty\u00a0hard to beat as far as awe-inspiring beauty.<\/p>\n

Reflections Lake<\/span><\/h2>\n

This one requires a bit of a hike, but halfway around the lake is a viewing tower that lets you watch the sky from 30 feet in the air.\u00a0 In addition to the view above, you’ll have a muted view below, as the waters of the lake are clear enough to reflect a muted version of the phenomenon.<\/p>\n

These three spots are some of the best to see the Northern Lights around Anchorage – make sure you arrange to\u00a0go between 10 PM and 2 AM one night while you’re in town!<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

From September to April, you can see the Northern Lights in Anchorage – and you won’t want to miss the opportunity! The Downtown Viewpoint The easiest spot is right in downtown Anchorage.\u00a0 A little parking lot near Earthquake Park, it offers a clear view of the skies with minimal lighting nearby, so that\u00a0you can see\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5068,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[141,136],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5067","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-culture","category-outdoors"],"yoast_head":"\nThe Best Spots To View The Northern Lights - Aptel Anchorage Hotel<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"From September to April, you can see the Northern Lights in Anchorage - and you won't want to miss the opportunity! 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