Where is the best location in US to observe aurora?

And when is the best time? During summer? Winter? Perhaps in between? I understand those things are unpredictable but I would like to see my children experience its beauty.|||I have seen it as far south as the Gorge in the State of Washington but that is rare I would think. Central to Northern British Columbia and Alaska would be the best chance of seeing it.|||The closer to the magnetic north pole, the better. Consider going into Canada rather than Alaska, it'll be cheaper and there are cities to visit in the daytime. The aurora borealis most often occurs from September to October and from March to April|||The aurora is actually not located over one regular spot it moves depending on solar activity. You can find out where it is right now at this link http://www.space.com/spacewatch/aurora_c鈥?/a>|||alaska|||The north slope of Alaska though not a very good place to bring Children. You get a much dimmer view of it in the lower 48