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Join Sky Meadows for an evening of Stars & Guitars to celebrate Earth Day and Astronomy Month

By Laura SchliesskePosted April 15, 2024
Join Sky Meadows for the inaugural Stars & Guitars event on Saturday, April 20. What better way to celebrate Earth Day and Global Astronomy Month than an evening of music under the stars surrounded by the beauty of the great outdoors?
Dark Sky at Sky Meadows

How to have the best stargazing adventure in Virginia State Parks

By Haley RodgersPosted February 22, 2024
Looking for the best places to stargaze in Virginia State Parks? A good place to start is to visit one of our four state parks that are designated as International Dark Sky Parks. Let us give you tips to make it a great experience!
A dark black sky filled with stars and a dense spot in the middle that glows orange

Sky Meadows Partners with the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club

By Ryan SelovePosted June 26, 2020
Astronomy for Everyone program at Sky Meadows State Park.
Astronomers set up telescopes at Sky Meadows State Park

Viewing and Photographing Dark Skies

By Jessica BowserPosted April 11, 2020
Artificial light pollutes our night skies and prevents us from seeing the full sky. Escaping the light can be difficult, but luckily there are several locations where dark skies exist.
Four Virginia State Parks are Dark Sky certified

5 Reasons You'll Want to Explore Sky Meadows State Park

By Ryan SelovePosted May 20, 2019
We invite you to become a part of our ongoing history at Sky Meadows State Park. These are just a handful of reasons to visit, the list could go on and on.
Beautiful overlook vista at Sky Meadows State Park, Virginia

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