National Geographic Aurora Tour: Recommended Fairbanks Operator

Face The Outdoors is a National Geographic aurora tour outfitter recommended in NatGeo's coverage of Alaska's northern lights. The feature highlighted our private wilderness lodge under the aurora oval, small-group format capped at 10 guests, and guide Michael Schultz — a native Alaskan aurora photographer with 46 years living under the aurora.

The National Geographic Feature

National Geographic's coverage recognized Face The Outdoors for offering an intimate, experience-focused alternative to the large-group tour operations that dominate the Fairbanks aurora market. The article noted our private wilderness lodge under the aurora oval and the personal, owner-led approach that sets our tours apart.

Being recommended by National Geographic represents third-party validation from one of the most trusted adventure and exploration brands. It reflects 46 years living under the aurora oval, decades of field photography, thousands of guests served, and a commitment to honest, quality-first tourism.

About Face The Outdoors

Face The Outdoors is owned and operated by Michael Schultz, a native Alaskan aurora photographer based in Fairbanks. Michael leads every tour personally from the private wilderness lodge under the aurora oval, where guests experience the northern lights with completely dark skies, heated indoor comfort, and a maximum group size of 10.

Tours run from late August through mid-April and include round-trip hotel pickup from Fairbanks, hot drinks and snacks, photography coaching on your own gear, and watermark-free aurora portraits delivered within 24-48 hours. When clouds threaten, the tour goes mobile — chasing clear skies using real-time weather data and decades of local knowledge.

Media Inquiries

For press inquiries, interviews, or high-resolution aurora images, contact Michael Schultz directly.

✉️ michael@facetheoutdoors.com

📞 (907) 590-1567

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