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How to Stargaze in Utah
Written by Whitney Childers
7 minute read
Tips on what to pack and when and where to go stargazing in Utah.
Planning, Stargazing
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A Party of Astronomic Proportions
Written by Matcha
Every Saturday from May through Labor Day weekend, weather dependent, crowds ranging from 100 to 500 people gather at Cedar Break’s main overlook, Point Supreme, to gaze up at the region’s amazing dark skies and explore the stars and the planets that make up the solar system.
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Capturing the Milky Way: Kodachrome Basin by Night
Written by Visit Utah
3 minute read
Need tips on how to take pictures of stars? Utah's Kodachrome Basin State Park is the perfect location to put the tips from an award-winning photographer into action.
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Dark Skies in Capitol Reef National Park
Written by Matcha
Capitol Reef National Park in Utah is a designated International Dark Sky Park. Make plans to come see the most magnificent night sky ever!
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Dark Skies of Bryce Canyon
Utah has several certified Dark Sky Parks, with Bryce Canyon being Utah's fourth national park, and 13th location altogether, to receive dark sky certification from the International Dark-Sky Association.
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Dark Sky Parks
Head to one of Utah’s Certified International Dark Sky Parks for the best celestial views on Earth. Find a dark sky park in every region of Utah for your itinerary.
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Looking Up: Dark Skies of Heber Valley
Written by Kristen Pope
3 minute read
A trio of state parks in Heber Valley that are seeking International Dark Sky certification offer stellar views of the Utah night sky. Come stargaze here.
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Ogden's Star is Rising: Downtown to Dark Skies
Written by Paula Colman
6 minute read
With so many fun things to do in Ogden, include some places to go, activities, events and food to enjoy to your itinerary. What’s happening? Check this out!
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Reclaiming the Stars
Written by Austen Diamond
4 minute read
The Dark Sky international accreditation designation process is ongoing for 12 of 43 Utah state parks to be the “most dark place” in the US. Come see!
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State Park Stargazing: Interacting With the Galaxy in Real Time
Written by Whitney Childers
4 minute read
Northern Utah's Camp Floyd State Park offers more than history to those who stick around after dark. With intense dark skies blanketing the atmosphere, stargazers of all ages gather to interact with the galaxy above.
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The World's First Dark Sky Park
Written by Matcha
On March 6, 2007, Natural Bridges National Monument became the first International Dark Sky Park certified by the International Dark-Sky Association. More than 100,000 people visit Natural Bridges each year to check out the stunning bridges and hike in cool canyons, but only a handful of them stay through the night to see the area’s most amazing and unique feature: dark skies and glistening, bright stars.
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4 Days
Red Rock & Dark Skies: Stargazing the National Parks
This road trip through southwest Utah takes you to four of Utah’s best places to see the Milky Way — Capitol Reef National Park, Kodachrome Basin State Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument.
Adventure, Solitude, Stargazing
Highlights
- Hell's Backbone Grill
- Bryce Canyon Lodge
- Ranger-led Star Programs