Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve

Nature preserve · Minidoka County

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Where to See the Northern Lights in the United States

"A stark volcanic landscape in Idaho that is designated as a Dark Sky Place; its wide-open horizons and low light pollution improve the odds of catching auroral activity when major solar storms push the oval southward." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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