Michigan is home to some of the best stargazing opportunities in the country, thanks in part to its vast forests and thousands of miles of shoreline. With three internationally designated Dark Sky Parks and six Michigan Dark Sky Preserves, there is abundant opportunity to create your own memorable stargazing experience in any corner of the state.
Michigan is filled with beautiful, celestial skyscapes.
Michigan is filled with beautiful, celestial skyscapes.
When night falls and Michigan’s breathtaking views fade into the darkness, the skyscape opens to one of the greatest star shows in the continental United States. Michigan, and the Upper Peninsula in particular, offers perfect stargazing conditions because the Great Lakes surround the state in near total darkness. The result is an unrivaled viewing experience.
Six state parks are home to protected Dark Sky Preserves. Additionally, Michigan is home to Headlands International Dark Sky Park, Keweenaw Dark Sky Park and Dr. T.K. Lawless Park, which are the only internationally designated preserves in the state. Each location provides the very best opportunity for you to truly enjoy the Milky Way, aurora borealis and more.
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