Star Tripping

<p>We’re looking to the night sky for our summer road trip plans in 2021. Here’s where and how to hit the road for a stargazing-themed trip, including destinations near your city.</p>


Star Tripping: Best Places to Travel for Stargazing

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Everything You Need to Know to Take Up Stargazing

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Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

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This past year and a half has made us veritable outdoor enthusiasts.

'Star Walking' Will Take Your Next Hike to a New Level

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Much like we saw in October, November has a couple of meteor showers that will hit their peak.

Here’s When & How to Watch This Month’s Stunning Meteor Showers

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Whether you're a full-blown pro—with the equipment, experience, and Dark Sky knowledge to prove it—or are just now giving stargazing a go, having actually reliable resources (you know, not just some guy's typo-ridden Wordpress blog) is important.

The Best Apps to Download Before Your Next Stargazing Adventure

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For a minute there, it seemed like society's obsession with aliens had become a thing of the past.

The Best Places in America to See UFOs

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Nevada is home to some utterly stunning, world-famous national recreation areas (see Red Rock Canyon and Lake Mead), not to mention surrounded by scores of ultra-popular national parks in neighboring states, just a few hours’ drive away: Zion and Bryce Canyon in Utah.

Nevada’s Best Parks for Alpine Lakes, Desert Hoodoos, and Brilliant Stars

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Hear ye, hear ye, city dwellers: It’s summer, which means the time has come to get the heck out of town and into the wild.

The Coolest Stargazing Experiences You Can Have Across the US 

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Outside of the blinding neon lights of Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada is a vast, mostly rural state of open desert landscapes and pitch-black skies.

How to Pull Off the Ultimate Nevada Stargazing Road Trip

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New smartphone cameras are so good now that you can end up snapping a truly stunning photo without even trying.

Everything You Need to Know to Take Up Stargazing

It's a perfect time to get out there and admire everything up there.

'Star Walking' Will Take Your Next Hike to a New Level

Gain a whole new perspective hiking at night.

Here’s When & How to Watch This Month’s Stunning Meteor Showers

In addition to a lunar eclipse and planetary conjunctions, there are a pair of meteor showers you can enjoy in November.

The Best Apps to Download Before Your Next Stargazing Adventure

Whether you're an expert or just dabbling, you need these stargazing apps for your next trip.

The Best Places in America to See UFOs

The truth is out there.

Nevada’s Best Parks for Alpine Lakes, Desert Hoodoos, and Brilliant Stars

National parks, who?

The Coolest Stargazing Experiences You Can Have Across the US

Trains, hikes, hotels, and even martinis—with a side of stargazing.

How to Pull Off the Ultimate Nevada Stargazing Road Trip

Journey to some of the darkest places in the US, with scenic stops and roadside attractions in between.

Phone-Friendly Telescopes That Will Help You Snap Mesmerizing Night Sky Pics

Wish you could take Insta-worthy pics of the stars? We found some great, budget-friendly telescopes that are designed to help you do just that.