For folks in America's Lower 48 it's hard to imagine their city park home for this group furry residents; the fox, lynx and moose. No ordinary park, it's even harder to fathom being entertained by an incredible Northern Lights show, officially known as the aurora borealis. While summer tourist won't have much of chance to see the aurora, it's said the lights put on the best display during times of a solar maximum and from December to March.
   Point Woronzof Park, often called The Neverlands and Seven Hills Ski Park, is located just to the north of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. This point of land extends into the Gompertz Channel, part of Alaska's Knik Arm of Cook Inlet. Taking in almost 200 acres, the park seems to be the place to watch submarine races, plus the arrivals and departures from the Anchorage airport.
   Rarely seen in southern states, the Northern Lights terrified humans for thousands of years. Theories and myths were finally put to rest in the 20th century, when scientists began to unravel the mysteries behind the Northern Lights. The University of Alaska continues to conduct research into this phenomenon. Sparked by increases in solar activity, the intensity of each aurora varies from night to night. The auroras show their best during the spring and fall, producing spectacular light shows.

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