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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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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Imagine being able to see billions of stars in the Milky Way, just with your naked eye, from your own backyard.

The Best Places to Stargaze in the U.S. Right Now

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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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Not all stargazing spots are created equal.

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Stargazers in September will have the opportunity to be delighted by planets throughout the month.

September Will Be a Great Month to Look for Planets in the Night Sky

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

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

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

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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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Traveling in the summer of 2020 has involved a lot of time in the car.

You Can Easily Go on a Great Stargazing Road Trip from These U.S. Cities

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Everything You Need to Know to Take up Stargazing

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There are probably only a handful of stargazing events that entice people to travel.