(meteorobs) Stargazing at State/National Parks out west

[Robin Gray]

Joe,

Consider Indian Trail Springs in the Ochoco Mountains
of Central Oregon, where the Oregon Star Party takes
place. It is at about 5000 feet elevation on a ridge
top, open on all sides. The skies are very dark and
transparent, with no significant light pollution down
to the horizon. The weather there tends to be dry and
hot in August.

regards,

Robin Gray
--- Skywayinc at aol.com wrote:

> At our house we're now in the process of 
> formulating our family 
> summer vacation plans.  Two years ago, my  wife
> chose where we'd spend
> our down-time and last year our two teenagers made 
> suggestions.
>  
> This year, it is MY turn to pick the venue.  
> 
> Since the Perseids occur at New Moon this year,  I'd
> like to go someplace 
> out west where there are very dark, clear  skies. 
> My first thought was one
> of our National Parks . . . but which one?   If
> anybody has any experience
> with the State and National Parks out west -- 
> especially in regard to 
> stargazing -- and can make some suggestions, I'd 
> sure like to hear them.
>  
> -- joe r.  
>  
> 
> 
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