Beautiful stargazing opportunities at public lands
At Arches National Park in Utah, campers can connect with the past. While settling in for the night, watch our galaxy overhead as stars uncloak one by one. In a short time, the night sky fills with thousands of glittering jewels -- too many to count. Arches National Park’s work as a Dark Sky Park has helped promote the natural beauty of the sky and its struggle against light pollution. Manish Mamtani
(Photo: Evan Eremita)
With nature all around you and far from city lights, the night sky lights up at public lands around the USA. The Department of the Interior shared some of their favorite photos of beautiful night skies at various national parks and other public lands, so take a look through the gallery above for a view of the heavens.
After you've seen the stars, scroll through some of the most beautiful national Park pictures from the Department of the Interior's Instagram account below:
The national park Instagram photos of @USInterior
Explore a rugged, isolated island, far from the sights and sounds of civilization. Surrounded by Lake Superior, Isle Royale National Park in Michigan offers unparalleled solitude and adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, kayakers, canoeists and scuba divers. Adam Jewell, www.sharetheexperience.org
Then, surround yourself with stars and explore the brilliant night sky in virtual reality through the videos below:
Watch in 360 degrees as the Milky Way and shooting stars illuminate the night sky in Lone Pine, California. USA TODAY NETWORK
Skateboard in California with one of the world’s best, experience wing walking with an airshow duo and stargaze in Arizona, this week in VRtually There. USA TODAY NETWORK
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Originally published on ...https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/national-parks/2017/08/21/beautiful-night-sky-viewings-national-parks/581842001/
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