See the Milky Way from a dark sky reserve
🔄 Repeatable👤 All ages
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Dark sky reserves protect areas from light pollution, revealing the Milky Way in stunning detail that most people have never seen. Places like Death Valley, Cherry Springs State Park, or Atacama Desert offer views of thousands of stars, planets, and even distant galaxies with the naked eye - time your visit around a new moon for the darkest skies.
Difficulty
20/100Easy
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Cost
$0 – $200
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Time
full-day
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People
1+
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Setting
outdoor
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Season
any
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Equipment
red flashlight
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