Tagged: stargazing

5 Ways to See the Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska

This year and last, a string of powerful solar storms has been setting nighttime skies around the world ablaze with the colors of the aurora borealis, aka the northern lights or, in…

Bryce Canyon Stargazing Resort Lodges Guests in Futuristic Glass Domes

There's already something eerie about the landscape in and around southern Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park, thanks to all the Martian red rocks and stone spires known as hoodoos.So a…

2023's Best Pics of the Northern Lights

December 6, 2023 The aurora borealis is one of those magnificent sights of which it's often said that photography doesn't do it justice. The same goes for the Grand Canyon and your…

These Northern Lights Cruises in Norway Guarantee You'll See the Aurora Borealis

Travelers who long to spot the northern lights should consider booking a trip with Hurtigruten. The company, which has been shipping cargo and passengers along the coast of Norway…

Utah Stargazing: This Lake Powell Glamping Site Was Named the First DarkSky Resort

In 2023, the light-pollution foes at DarkSky International added a category for "DarkSky Approved Lodging" to their register of places where the nighttime environment is exceptionally…

Where to Catch the Total Solar Eclipse in North America in April 2024

They don't come along very often. Have you seen one?No, we're not talking about Star Wars sequels that will stand the test of time. We mean a total solar eclipse—one trip to the Dark…

Amazing Stargazing! Stellar Views of the Milky Way from Around the World

May and June are the best months for seeing the Milky Way's luminous, hazy band of distant stars in the night sky in both the northern and southern hemispheres, according to the travel…

Hikers Follow Glow-in-the-Dark Guideposts on This Stargazing Trail

A scenery-focused hike in the dark sounds counterintuitive, but not when the nighttime amble is at Exmoor National Park, a coastal stretch of unspoiled moors between Devon and Somerset…

This Year's Most Dazzling Photos of the Northern Lights

December 7, 2021 When it comes to otherworldly beauty, Mother Nature really outdid herself with the northern lights. Filling wintertime skies with eerie swirls of green, purple,…

Where to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower in the U.S.

This year's Perseid meteor shower will likely be the most spectacular in years. As luck would have it, the annual stargazing showstopper is set to peak on nearly moonless nights in…

Where to Stargaze: Dark Sky Parks in the U.S. and Europe

Look up at the dazzling display of thousands of stars at a dark sky park and you know why the night heavens inspired legends. These days most people can only view constellations and…

These Stunning Milky Way Photos Will Make You Want to Take a Stargazing Trip ASAP

About 100 billion stars make up the Milky Way Galaxy, according to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. But out here in our suburban solar system—located 25,000 light years or so from…

Post-Holiday Travel Bargains Abound, But Are They Worth It?

Everything you've heard about Dead Week may be dead wrong. Dead Week, for those of you who aren't dyed-in-the-wool bargain hunters, takes place the first week of every year. After the…