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Headlands International Dark Sky Park, Mackinaw City, Michigan
A visit to one of northern Ontario's dark sky
preserves gives visitors a unique opportunity
to witness breathtaking celestial scenery.
In 2018, Killarney became the first Ontario
provincial park to be designated a dark sky
preserve, and its research observatory brings
astronomical activity into focus for scientists
and visitors alike. Also in Ontario, Manitoulin
Eco Park immerses visitors in stories
about Manitoulin Island and its people, and
guides offer insights and facilitate viewings
of the radiant stars.
PARTY UNDER THE STARS
Group leaders can elevate evening excursions
with informative and fun programming.
Whether accessing site-sponsored
workshops and viewings or developing one's
own activity, the sky's the limit for group
activities. At dark sky preserves, park rangers
host events throughout the year, and
professional stargazers and astronomy
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aficionados are eager to share their knowledge
and enhance others' viewings. Indiana
Dunes National Park in northwest Indiana
regularly partners with astronomical societies
to help visitors marvel at stellar solar
sites through shared telescopes.
Constellations have inspired myths
throughout history, and group leaders can
point out these shapes and entertain travelers
with stories. While guests may be most
familiar with Greek constellations like Orion
and Gemini, other cultures have connected
the stars in different ways and developed
their own legends. By using several star
charts, you invite a fresh perspective on the
sky and insights from multiple cultures.
A sky scavenger hunt is another way to
engage the novice astronomer and seasoned
stargazer in your group. Moonless
nights are optimal for stargazing, making
it easy for travelers to spot cosmic wonders
like nebulas, planets, and the tapestry of
stars above. The summer months present
the best opportunities to see the spirals and
splendor of the Milky Way.
Meteor showers-named for the constellations
closest to them and which occur
throughout the year-are just one of the
many phenomena that groups can see even
without a telescope. At Voyageurs National
Park, 50 to 75 meteors per hour rain across
the sky during the Perseids shower in August.
Challenge travelers to keep count of these
shooting stars and make a wish!
Star parties are another fun experience
for groups. The annual Iowa Star Party at
Whiterock Conservancy in Coon Rapids
includes astronomy talks and telescopes
to spy different galaxies, nebulas, and stars
millions of light-years away. Groups can also
create their own star party with samplings of
local sips and snacks, and by making use of
smartphone apps to look and learn as they
gaze at the galaxy.
PHOTO DREW MASON

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