John and Mary Thompson had always dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights. After years of planning their perfect Alaska Highway adventure, these retired teachers from sunny Florida chose Caribou RV Park as their base for aurora hunting. Like many first-time visitors, they expected just another campground. What they discovered was something entirely different.
"We picked Caribou RV Park mainly for its location," Mary recalls. "The reviews mentioned clean facilities and good WiFi - basics we needed for our extended stay. But from the moment we pulled in, we knew this place was special."
Their first pleasant surprise was the Cork&Fork restaurant on-site. After a long day of driving, they were delighted to find authentic European cuisine waiting just steps from their RV. The currywurst quickly became their favorite comfort food during their stay.
But it was their third night that turned their Caribou RV Park stay into an unforgettable memory. Just as they were finishing dinner, one of the staff members quietly went from site to site, alerting guests about aurora activity. Within minutes, the park's common area transformed into an impromptu Northern Lights viewing party.
"People emerged from their RVs with chairs and blankets," John remembers. "Someone from the restaurant brought out hot cocoa. It felt like a neighbourhood gathering under the most spectacular light show we'd ever seen."
That night, they met Klaus, a professional photographer from Germany who was staying in one of the park's cabins. He shared his expertise in capturing the aurora, leading to some of the best photos of their entire trip. What started as a simple camping stay became an evening of international friendship and shared wonder.
The Thompsons ended up extending their stay by four nights. During the day, they explored nearby hiking trails and swapped travel stories with other guests. At night, they joined their new friends for dinner at Cork&Fork, eagerly watching the sky for another glimpse of the aurora.
"What makes Caribou RV Park special isn't just the facilities or the location," Mary reflects. "It's how they've created this wonderful community feeling. Whether you're here for one night or two weeks, you feel part of something special."
The couple has already booked their return visit for next season. They're bringing their friends from their RV club back home this time. "We tell everyone - if you're travelling the Alaska Highway, you haven't experienced it until you've spent a few nights at Caribou RV Park."
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