Join rangers on a tour through the constellations, learning some of the mythology associated with them with a focus on the Greco-Roman hero Hercules. We will then view various deep space objects through the park telescopes. Meet at Observation Point.
Under the Milky Way: UNS Celebration
Join us at the Upper Galoot Picnic Area from 8pm-10pm for a special naturalist led star party! Explore the cosmos and constellations, look at deep space objects through telescopes, and learn how you can protect the night sky.
Constellation Quest
Come explore the night skies above an International Dark Sky Park! Learn how to identify major seasonal asterisms and discover the stories of their associated constellations with the aid of a Park Ranger. In this month’s Constellation Quest, we’ll discuss Castor and Pollux, twin protectors of horsemen and travelers, and their constellation, Gemini, in which Jupiter will be centered on …