
This is because the Northern Lights only occur at night. Coldfoot Camp can arrange a one-hour flight to see some of the 8,472,506 acres of Alaska’s wild and raw Arctic backcountry. Aurora Borealis can only be seen in winter, early spring and late autumn. However, one way to visit this national park is via a flightseeing tour. The best viewing of the northern lights occurs in high northern latitudes during the winter, in places like Fairbanks, Alaska Dawson City, Yukon Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. There aren't roads or infrastructure of any kind in the park, so unless you’re highly skilled, it’s not advisable to go on your own.

It’s also the second largest, but the least visited. During Aurora Season (August 21-April 21) in the Fairbanks region, the aurora borealis also known as the northern lights, almost always appears when the sky is relatively dark and clear. Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve Flightseeing Tour: Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve is the northernmost national park in the U.S.Afterward, visitors can tour the kennel and meet the racers. Dog Sledding: Coldfoot Camp’s resident musher takes guests on daily one-hour backcountry trail runs with their team of sled dogs.Hot drinks and snacks are served along the way.

