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Newport State Park,
Ellison Bay, Wisconsin
A
way from the lights and the noise of the city, dusk gives way
to dark skies dotted with starlight. Across the Midwest, many
places take pride in the simple beauty of dark skies and invite
groups to experience a range of tranquil evening activities that showcase
the splendor of the cosmos.
DARK PARKS
The International Dark-Sky Association is committed to recognizing
locations with exceptionally dark skies. There are over 60 such locales
in the United States, and many of these places are state or national
parks with plenty of daytime recreational offerings. But, groups need
not abandon all the creature comforts that come with staying in a
larger city. They can experience the still quiet of a town that embraces
the beauty of the night as much as the day, with charming boutiques,
local eateries, and enchanting inns. In fact, groups can take advantage
of a range of amenities and programs after dark.
In 2011, Headlands International Dark Sky Park in northern
Michigan became one of the first certified dark sky parks. During
the day, visitors can wander the paved Dark Sky Discovery Walk,
which features cultural docents, artwork, and photography that
interpret humanity's relationship to the night sky over the centuries
and across cultures. On clear summer nights, staff set up telescopes
on the viewing platform so visitors can see the sky up close. Group
leaders can take advantage of this resource and pair it with a twilight
talk on topics like comets or the dark skies movement.
Across Lake Michigan, Newport State Park in Wisconsin is one of
the darkest places in the state. Surrounded by water, the state's only
wilderness park is free from light sources that interfere with stargazing.
Middle Fork River Forest Preserve in Illinois offers serene views of
the constellations, and in northern Minnesota, you might even catch
a glimpse of the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis (the northern lights) at
Voyageurs National Park.
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