It's happening again: an incoming solar storm may allow the northern lights ... the hours of state or county parks before viewing. For this event, spots like Pilot Knob State Park or around ...

The bursts of colorful light — the northern lights — are colliding particles (usually electrons) and atoms; at collision, electrons can return to their initial, lower energy state, and in the ...

They feared state parks would be transformed into ... a “pivotal role” in securing the cancelling of Great Northern's national park plan. He noted his company's social media posts reached ...

The state is home to two Dark Sky Sanctuaries that boost your chances of seeing the Northern Lights—even in fall, too. There’s a sanctuary in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and another in ...

Jessica Fischer started her career with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as seasonal resources ranger at ...

Snow or no snow, Winter Fun Day at Pymatuning State Park is about getting people outdoors to enjoy the season, according to organizers. The 47th version of the free festival is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.

The snowmobile club is preparing for a day full of arctic activities at a local state park. Pymatuning State Park will be ...

To return to their normal state, the molecules release energy in the form of light. As for the colors of the northern lights, these are determined by Earth's atmosphere and the altitude of the ...