![]() ![]() If you haven’t heard about the Headlands International Dark Sky Park in Emmet County, you need to visit. The high point of this nature preserve makes it the perfect place to watch the stars, Northern Lights, and meteor showers. Sitting atop of Charlevoix’s highest point, the Charles Ransom Nature Preserve has fabulous views day or night. Not only will you get a photo of the Lighthouse, but you may also even catch the Northern Lights dancing around the lighthouse. If you’re looking for a cool nighttime photo, head to the Charlevoix South Pier. Fun fact: Beaver Island is working toward becoming a Dark Sky Park! This island is one of the best places to view the nighttime wonders. Located thirty-two miles from the mainland shoreline, Beaver Island, is a remote island with little to no light pollution. Choose one of the river’s access points such as Graves Crossing or Webster Bridge Located near East Jordan, the Jordan River winds its way through the sweeping countryside and wooded terrain. At certain times of the year, you must be a registered camper to get into the camping area of the park (during camping season we suggest viewing the sky near the entrance of the park at the end of Bells Bay Rd). Make sure to bring your snowshoes so you can easily traverse the park. If you visit during winter months, the park does not have snow removal. Whether you pick a wooded spot or a sandy beach location, you can’t go wrong with this beautiful state park. One of Michigan’s best-kept secrets, Fisherman’s Island State Park, has plenty of room to view the starry skies. McSauba Recreation Area offers a unique mixture of wooded trails and outlooks, beach views, and sand dunes to watch the stars. ![]() Minutes from downtown Charlevoix, the Mt. Here are several great places to view the nighttime heavens. Stargazing in Charlevoix is second to none. You never know when you may see the aurora! Occasionally, when conditions are perfect, the Northern Lights are also visible during warm summer nights. One of the best times to view the Northern Lights is during the winter when cold weather and longer nights create optimal conditions. While they can be hard to view, if you ever get the chance to see this celestial phenomenon, the dancing lights are unforgettable. Words truly cannot describe the stirring beauty of the Northern Lights. The meteors we see are pieces of burning debris falling through Earth’s atmosphere. During this annual meteor shower, Earth passes through debris from the Comet Swift-Tuttle which passed by Earth in 1992. If you happen to be visiting in mid-August, you have a good chance to see the Perseid Meteor Shower. Because of the numerous nature preserves offering wide-open expanses, Lake Michigan as far as the eye can see and low levels of light pollution, the Charlevoix area has lots of great places to watch the stars, Northern Lights, Milky Way, and meteor showers.ĭepending on when you visit, you may encounter the Northern Lights or a meteor shower. There's something awe-inspiring about the majesty of the nighttime sky and Northern Michigan is one of the best places to enjoy the dark sky. Starlight, star bright, the first star you see tonight ![]()
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