Among the states of the Southwestern U.S., New Mexico is often overlooked – especially when it comes to stargazing and astronomy. While professionals and amateur enthusiasts know that the Land of Enchantment is great by day and has astounding dark skies, most folks who just want to see the stars are more likely to end up looking at sites in Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. And yeah, those states are great – but there's no experience quite like stargazing in New Mexico...

When you talk about Washington State, most people think of the same thing: rain. And while it doesn't rain nearly as much as people think – especially in the drier eastern part of the state – the cloud forecast is certainly important as you consider when and where to go stargazing in Washington...

Let's be real: Utah is one of the best places in the world when it comes to stargazing. Elevation, low humidity, cooperative weather, and incredible natural wonders make Utah a perfect spot to see the night sky in all its glory. If you want to go stargazing in Utah, it's hard to pick a bad place to do it...

The Pacific Northwest has a reputation of clouds and rain – don't believe it. While Washington and Oregon certainly get their share of rainy days (and nights), there are plenty of days (and nights) when it doesn't rain and you can enjoy some incredible stargazing opportunities. Across the state you can enjoy the stars...

Known for its stunning landscapes, deep forests, and rocky shoreline there is even more to be seen at night in Maine. If you are looking for one more thing to do during your visit then I recommend getting ready for some late nights to experience stargazing in Maine. From open night skies to science centers and observatories, there are many ways to experience stargazing in Maine. Although...

Want to see the night sky above the Peach State? Here are the best spots for stargazing in Georgia, from the Blue Ridge to the Coastal Plain.

Visiting the Sunshine State but love the night sky? Here are the best spots to go stargazing in Florida, from the Panhandle to the Keys.

Hiking or skiing by day, stargazing by night… Where else can you spend a lifetime in the great outdoors and never see it all? Colorado, of course! While people know Colorado for its daytime adventures, it’s fast becoming one of the U.S.’s top states for astronomy and stargazing. There are some epic spots for stargazing in Colorado too, which doesn’t hurt! In this post we’re highlighting the best places for stargazing in colorful Colorado. Whether you’re out among red rocks, blue alpine slopes, dusty dunes, or green grasslands, it’ll all look amazing once the sun goes down. If you need equipment before setting out on a Colorado stargazing trip, we…