We are fortunate indeed here in the Great Land to be able to see gorgeous natural vistas and phenomena that most of the country sees rarely, if ever. One my my wife’s and my backhanded brags, when we have the opportunity to point out that natural beauty to visitors, is to point out that for most people, Alaska is a once- or twice-in-a-lifetime vacation, and we live here.
Case in point: We spent last New Year’s Eve up at the lodge, where we had a room booked for the night so we could fully enjoy the evening. The family that runs the lodge had prepared a fireworks show for midnight, so when that hour approached, we all trooped out onto the deck – and the fireworks show was delayed by a natural show, as we all stood, entranced, as a brilliant aurora whipped and flickered overhead, electric green and brilliant blue.
Now, a lot of people in the lower 48 may be…
