Go Stargazing In In Death Valley National Park In Nevada

Do you like stargazing? Who doesn’t right? There’s something that’s just so amazing about looking up at the sky at night and seeing all the stars twinkling above. The best places to stargaze are the darkest places, and one of the darkest places in the nation is Death Valley National Park. That’s why it’s the perfect setting for the annual Death Valley Dark Sky Festival! This park is mostly in California but some of it is in Nevada; this year’s festival takes place on March 1-3, 2024, and it’s open to the public. You should attend! Read on to learn more about it.

The International Dark-Sky Association has designated Death Valley as a Gold Tier Dark Sky Park, which has the highest rating of darkness. That makes it the perfect place for a stargazing festival!

There are so many star-focused events during this 3-day festival. You'll learn so much! You can attend auditorium talks about astronomy; you can also go out into the field with park rangers to learn about the stars above.

There's an "Exploration Fair" you can check out during the day to participate in hands-on activities to help you gain a better understanding of the night sky.

Every night, astrophotography meetups are scheduled to help visitors learn how to take amazing photos at of the sky at night.

Astronomy programs in the evenings will allow you to explore the night sky through telescopes and learn even more about stars, planets, and constellations from park rangers.

Death Valley National Park is spectacularly beautiful at any time of the day or night and it's a perfect place to celebrate the sky.

You'll love everything about this event! Plan to attend this year and you'll want to go back every year, too!

The Death Valley Dark Sky Festival is a worthwhile and memorable event that your whole family will love. Plan your visit now and have a great time learning about and celebrating the sky!

Taking a road trip to Death Valley? Check out our road trip packing list so you don’t forget a thing!

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