Aurora season arrived with a bang this year. Normally we like to tell people that while it is possible to see the northern lights anytime of the year, we don’t see them as much during June and July. This is due to long daylight hours. By mid August it is getting dark earlier and is […]
This past weekend we had a MAJOR solar storm that produced an amazing show of northern lights. We could see greens, pinks and reds with the naked eye. We had excellent weather and no clouds. One of the coolest things was that you could see the sky moving before it was totally dark! I did […]
For months we’ve been waiting for September to bring us darker skies and higher chances of visable solar activity. And as we anticipated September has been good so far. Last night we got our storm. It was a solar storm of epic proportions! During this year we’ve had several good displays of the aurora and […]
The best places to see the Northern Lights are typically in the auroral zone, which covers Alaska, northern Canada, Greenland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Russia. However, those aren’t the only places to glimpse these celestial ribbons of light. Where in America Can You See the Northern Lights? You don’t have to travel overseas to […]
People will travel for days and thousands of miles to view the awe-inspiring light show known as the northern lights. Those hoping to witness this magical experience in person often visit Canada, Alaska, or Scandinavia to catch a glimpse of these ethereal multi-colored hues in the sky. Knowing when you can see the northern lights, […]
Planning a trip to Northern Minnesota, or a fishing trip to Pelican Lake to glimpse the Aurora Borealis? We have some tips on how to photograph the northern lights, using either an SLR or an iPhone. A Beginner’s Guide on How to Photograph the Northern Lights Before I start, you should know that capturing the […]
Few things in life are as unforgettable as seeing the fabled Aurora Borealis. My first time was in the summer of 2000. At the time I was a teenager working as a dock boy for a small resort just outside of Voyageurs National Park. As it was my first summer not living at home, I […]
For the first time ever, the Pelican Lake Resort Association(PLRA) will be having a lake wide walleye fishing tournament! All the resorts and motels on Pelican Lake have joined together to host this tournament and award the winner $1,000. Here are details… Tournament dates are from May 13-May 31. We are using the app Fish […]
The last two years have given us extra time for internal reflection and a chance to look to the future. What a great honor it is to see many of you each year. We look forward to many more summers at Pelican Lake with you. We hope you do too! We are excited to finally […]
