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Before fall brings on chilly nights, enjoy stargazing in the park over the holiday weekend! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park. Pick out constellations, observe planets and nebula through a telescope, and take in the silhouette of the star-lit Blue Ridge Mountains.
Be sure to bring something comfortable to sit on and a red-light flashlight if you have one; it will help preserve your night vision as opposed to a standard white light flashlight. Meet rangers at the Skyline Trail parking lot. A moderate 10-minute hike will be necessary once the program begins.
A haywagon with seats for 20 people leaves at the program's start time to reach the viewing location. Pre-registration for the wagon ride is required (and is not required if you are not taking the wagon); only one wagon runs per night and space is limited. To reserve, please call (540) 254-0795. Tickets for the wagon ride are $2 per person.
All programs are weather dependent. If a program is cancelled due to weather, we will have alternative Dark Sky programs offered indoors. Monitor our website or call the park to receive real-time information at (540) 254-0795.
Aug. 30 from 8 PM - 10 PM, weather permitting.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $2/person for wagon ride.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-291-1326
Email Address: NaturalBridge@dcr.virginia.gov
Who
All ages
Cost
Regular park admission; extra fee for wagon rideHow
Park at the Skyline Trail trailhead; hike or ride wagon to the viewing party. There is an extra fee for the wagon ride and you must pre-register.
More Info
For additional information, please call (540) 291-1326
For real-time event updates, please call (540) 254-0795
To register for wagon ride, please call (540) 254-0795
