Tag: Northern Lights in Chicagoland

Goodbye 2024…Hello 2025! 

by anders458, posted in Uncategorized, @FPDCC, astronomy, birdwatching, books, botanical gardens and arboretums, Chicago, chicago park district, Chicago Parks, Driftless Region, election candidates, hiking, Iceland, Illinois, Illinois Department of Natural resources, Illinois Nature preserves, kids activities, Michigan, National Park Service, nature centers, prairies, Rockford, Illinois, skywatching, snowshoeing, winter activities

BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER AND AUTHOR OF “NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND” BLOG I want to thank my “Nature in Chicagoland” readers for visiting my blog in 2024. Last year, my blog received the most reader views (nearly 22,000) and visitors in its nearly eight-year history. I’m grateful to those who take the time to read my … Continue reading Goodbye 2024…Hello 2025! 

Thoughts On Chasing the Northern Lights and Other Celestial Phenomena in Chicagoland . . . and 30+ Tips/Resources to Help You Find Them

by anders458, posted in Uncategorized, @FPDCC, astronomy, camping, Chicago, chicago park district, Chicago Parks, Illinois, kids activities, Lake County Illinois attractions, Lake Michigan, MCHENRY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT, skywatching, winter activities

Andrew Morkes reflects on the beauty of celestial phenomena experienced from urban spaces like Chicago. He shares his awe for natural wonders such as the Northern Lights and meteor showers while discussing light pollution's impact. Morkes encourages stargazing as a communal, meditative escape from modern stresses, emphasizing community connections through shared experiences.