Where to See the Northern Lights in the United States

"Extensive, sparsely populated national forest lands in northern Idaho that offer long stretches of dark-sky corridors; venturing into these higher-latitude, less-developed areas boosts chances of aurora viewing." - 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