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Stargazing at Natural Bridge State Park

July 5 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm EDT

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.

Details

Date:
July 5
Time:
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm EDT
Website:
https://www.lynchburgvirginia.org/event/stargazing-at-natural-bridge-state-park/2024-07-05/

Venue

Natural Bridge State Park
6477 S Lee Hwy
Natural Bridge, VA 24578
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Organizer

Natural Bridge State Park
Email
naturalbridge@dcr.virginia.gov