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Athabasca Cave, CanadaAthabasca cave is located on the edge of Canada's Athabasca Glacier, near the Columbia Icefield. During the day, visitors experience sculptural, blue-hued ice formations. Those who brave the cold night can sometimes see auroras above the sprawling ice.

Photograph by Juan Pablo de Miguel Moreno, Aurora

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15 Amazing Views Under the Night Sky

Striking moonlight, colorful auroras, and star-studded skies are the ultimate rewards for tackling your adventures under the night sky.

May 23, 2017

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