November 13, 2025
“Editor’s Note: Kris Kieper is a fiber artist with a passion for wilderness and sharing nature scenes using needle felting. She lives near the end of the Gunflint Trail with her husband, Chad, and their two dogs.
We asked Kris about the fine line of staying present during a phenomenon such as the recent displays of northern lights over the Boundary Waters region, while also looking to share it with friends and others on social media. Below is her response, which we feel is spot-on.“

