America’s northernmost state is the perfect front-row seat to the aurora borealis—and this winter will be an extra special time to see it.

Most people assume catching the northern lights means dropping thousands on tours and luxury lodges. Alaska’s aurora season runs from late August through early April, and chasing those dancing green curtains across the sky doesn’t require a trust fund.

A considerable number of northern U.S. states have a shot at seeing the northern lights Wednesday night, according to an upgraded forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which is predicting auroral activity to increase even further by Thursday.

Of the states listed, northern Alaska has a high chance of seeing the northern lights. Within the contiguous U.S., areas of Montana, North Dakota, and Minnesota have the highest chance of seeing the northern lights, though the likelihood is still low.

The four-wheeling Jeep tour will take you past some of Alaska's most spectacular scenery, including vast glaciers, the snowcapped mountains of the Alaska Range, far-reaching vistas and, on a clear day, views of Denali's peak. You may also encounter some wildlife, so be sure to bring your binoculars (in addition to your camera).

A photographer captured the stunning green aurora borealis dancing under a nearly full moon in Glacier View, Alaska, on the night of Friday, October 10. The northern lights timelapse was filmed by Eric Bleicher,