About Kris Knutson

Admin Kris Knutson enjoys adventure and she has chased Aurora to the most northern tip of Michigan by land, catching it in Copper Harbor, Michigan.

Aurora in the Northwest Territories

Kris Knutson traveled with Melissa Kaelin to the Northwest Territories of Canada in March 2025, to witness Aurora from Yellowknife. Together, the Aurora Chasers caught four nights of all-sky Aurora on a four-night expedition. Photo by Melissa Kaelin.

Selected Events:

Beaver Island Dark Sky Sanctuary Adventure: June 20-23, 2025, Guide Kris Knutson joined the Michigan Aurora Chasers leaders as they hosted three consecutive days of Aurora Chasing on Beaver Island, catching the Aurora three nights in a row
MI Aurora Experience: May 30, 2025, Headlands International Dark Sky Park and Wilderness State Park, Hosted by Guides Kris Knutson, Patrick Grubba, Melissa Kaelin, Christina Cantu Sharp, Kevin Clark and Pandora Biskner
Live Chase: Southwest Version: Low Latitude Chase, St. Joseph, Michigan, September 12-13, 2024, Guide Kris Knutson
Live Chase: August 11-12, 2024, Glen Haven, Michigan, Hosted by Guides Kris Knutson, Melissa Kaelin, Christina Cantu Sharp, and Ethan Hohnke
Statewide Live Chase, Celebrating 100K: June 10, 2024, Copper Harbor, Michigan, Guide Kris Knutson

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