The Northern Lights in Yellowknife! We visited Yellowknife in early February had a lot of fun – we visited the flags of the Northwest Territories, drove on ice roads and saw the aurora borealis. Something to note – you can’t always see them. The lights may be there, bouncing around and shining away, yet the clouds will be blocking your view. Here are some tips that I wish I would have know before venturing out onto the ice to see the Northern Lights. Tips You…

Yellowknife – such a northern place and so beautiful. In early February we ventured up to the Northwest Territories to see the Northern Lights – that post is next. We quickly found out that Yellowknife is visited by more than 7000 visitors each month. Yes, in a month! The small little city is full of people from all over the world. We stayed warm and took pictures when our hands weren’t freezing. First – we drove and stayed in High Level on the way there…