What to Expect: Observing the Aurora Borealis
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In this installment of our new series, Assistant Expedition Leader Adrienne Bosworth shares her deep well of knowledge and prepares you for a magnificent encounter with this glorious natural phenomenon.
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What to Expect: Observing the Aurora Borealis