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Places to See the Stars

Looking for the best places in the Blue Ridge to see the stars? Here's some help!

Grandfather Mountain to Host “Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight” October 6 – Slideshow

Celebrating Bridge Day – Slideshow

Video: Old Footage of Sliding Rock in Pisgah Forest, NC

Shenandoah: A Three-Day Journey

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Light pollution is a major challenge for all astronomers, especially on the eastern side of the country. Try finding a "cool" spot near you for the best results.

Places to See the Stars

Looking for the best places in the Blue Ridge to see the stars? Here's some help!
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Grandfather Mountain to Host “Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight” October 6 – Slideshow

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Celebrating Bridge Day – Slideshow

Video: Old Footage of Sliding Rock in Pisgah Forest, NC

Frontier Culture Museum

Shenandoah: A Three-Day Journey

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At Coopers Rock State Forest, new Stargazer cabins invite guests to look up through skylights and telescopes.
Country Roads

Even Closer to Almost Heaven

New Stargazer cabins at Coopers Rock State Forest offer a skyward escape in the mountains of West Virginia.

June 29, 2026
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Country Roads

A Mountain Tradition Turns 90 

Visitors flock to Galax, Virginia, each summer for the Old Fiddlers’ Convention, a days-long celebration of Appalachian music.

June 29, 2026
Synchronous Fireflies
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The Light Fantastic

Fireflies are struggling with the effects of artificial light.

June 29, 2026

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