Along with glaciers<\/a> and wildlife<\/a>, the northern lights top the list of Alaska must-sees. It is<\/em> possible to see the northern lights from Anchorage. The lights dance year-round but are only visible in inky-black skies. If you cruise Alaska<\/a> during the peak of summer, the blaze of the midnight sun outshines the aurora.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> If you\u2019re hoping to catch a glimpse of these dazzling lights during your Alaska cruise<\/a>, your best chance is in September, especially mid-month when the aurora is more active around the fall equinox. This also happens to be a fantastic month to visit Anchorage. Snow dusts the mountains, and vibrant gold trees carpet the hills. Plus, there aren\u2019t pesky mosquitos and the crowds thin.<\/p>\n Enjoy a different natural delight in Anchorage during summer\u2014the Midnight Sun. Between March and September, Anchorage basks in more hours of daily sunlight than anywhere in the lower 49.<\/p>\n Soak up the extra rays. Hike or bike the Tony Knowles<\/a> coastal trail, one of Alaska\u2019s most popular paths. Explore the rugged Knik Valley on an ATV<\/a>. Take photos of mountains, crystal waterfalls and brilliant-blue glaciers on a wilderness experience<\/a>.<\/p>\nTips to catch the Northern Lights<\/h3>\n
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