The Adventure Collective
Stories from outside.
Ideas for your next adventure.
From the Blog
Loading news & notes…
Equipment & ideas
Loading gear reviews…
The Journal archive
Search matches titles, excerpts, locations and categories in loaded Journal pages. Blog and Gear have their own directories.
Wildlife Nature · Fairbanks, Alaska
A single, managed night at a remote lodge can turn a hope-for aurora sighting into a high-probability encounter. Here’s what to expect, how to prepare, and why staying warm matters as much as watching the sky.
Read the story →Wildlife Nature · Kiruna, Norrbotten County
Drive past sleeping mining towns and boreal forest to stand beneath ribbons of green and violet. This photographer-led Northern Lights chase from Kiruna balances practical logistics with the patient wonder of the Arctic sky.
Read the story →Wildlife Nature · Reykjavik, Capital Region
Leave the buses behind and step into the sky’s theatre. This private Northern Lights tour from Reykjavik chases clear horizons and quiet spots—plus a pro setup to photograph you while the aurora performs.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Reykjavik, Capital Region
A private four-hour aurora tour from Reykjavik that pairs expert forecasting with professional photography and warm drinks—ideal for travelers who want memorable images without a grueling trek. Learn what to expect, how to prepare, and why a private guide makes all the difference.
Read the story →Winter Sports · Rovaniemi, Lapland
A compact, guided snowmobile-and-sledge outing from Rovaniemi that places you in prime aurora territory. Two hours of Arctic night, clear-sky viewing, and local know-how—ideal for travelers who want a high-impact taste of Lapland’s winter.
Read the story →Wildlife Nature · Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Yellowknife sits directly under the auroral oval—meaning one thing for visitors: the sky here is serious about putting on a show. This guided, photo-focused tour pairs local weather expertise with flexible timing so you can spend the night where the lights are most likely to appear.
Read the story →Camping Overnight · Merzouga, Drâa-Tafilalet
A camel ride at sunset, a campfire of drums and stories, and a night beneath a sky of unsoftened stars—this overnight in Merzouga’s Erg Chebbi offers a compact, sensory way into the Sahara.
Read the story →Wildlife Nature · Anchorage, Alaska
Leave the city glow behind and chase the auroral oval across Anchorage’s backyard mountains. This private, photography-forward outing blends real-time space weather with local know-how to find clear skies and capture the Northern Lights in their element.
Read the story →Wildlife Nature · Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage sits under the edge of the auroral oval, making it one of the few U.S. cities where a night out can turn into a northern lights show. This tour blends expert sky-chasing with practical comforts—hot drinks, photo tips, and local know-how—to put you under the glow.
Read the story →
