Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff for a family friendly Nature at Night Program! These programs feature fascinating creatures that enjoy the night as much as we do at Cherry Springs. Possible topics include: fireflies, owls bats, black bears and more! If you arrive early you can bring a…
Experience the wonder of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Explore the constellations of Ursa Major (Big Bear, containing the Big Dipper), Perseus, and Andromeda. Listen as we recount the legends and myths surrounding these mysterious patterns in the sky. Learn about park history, current…
Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the night sky. This evening we're focusing on Saturn, Jupiter and the Moon. No pre-registration required. Telescopes available on a first-come, first-serve basis for the time listed. Availability is subject to staff/volunteer availability, weather conditions, and crowd size limitations. ----…
Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff for a family friendly Nature at Night Program! These programs feature fascinating creatures that enjoy the night as much as we do at Cherry Springs. Possible topics include: fireflies, owls bats, black bears and more! If you arrive early you can bring a…
Experience the wonder of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Explore the constellations of Ursa Major (Big Bear, containing the Big Dipper), Perseus, and Andromeda. Listen as we recount the legends and myths surrounding these mysterious patterns in the sky. Learn about park history, current…
Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the night sky. This evening we're focusing on Saturn, Jupiter and the Moon. No pre-registration required. Telescopes available on a first-come, first-serve basis for the time listed. Availability is subject to staff/volunteer availability, weather conditions, and crowd size limitations. ----…
The Perseids are coming! While the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower is mid-August, meteors can be observed any time from late July through the month of August. As the Earth intersects with the orbit of dust particles left behind by the comet Swift-Tuttle in 1992, visitors will flock to Cherry Springs State Park for…
Experience the wonder of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Explore the constellations of Ursa Major (Big Bear, containing the Big Dipper), Perseus, and Andromeda. Listen as we recount the legends and myths surrounding these mysterious patterns in the sky. Learn about park history, current…
Back in a time before television, internet, video games, and graphic novels, there was the splendor and drama of the night sky. Gods followed their whims, mortals struggled to please, monsters were slain, and heroes were born. Explore the constellations and learn the Greek Mythology associated with them. Join us at Cherry Spring State Park…
Photograph the starry night sky with your DSLR camera & lenses you currently own. Curt Weinhold, a PA Wilds Juried Artisan, teaches you to photograph constellations & the Milky Way. Foreground material, such as trees or buildings may also add to the composition. Samples of Curt's work online: http://pbase.com/cwphoto Essential Gear Includes: DSLR Camera fully charged battery…
Experience the wonder of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Explore the constellations of Ursa Major (Big Bear, containing the Big Dipper), Perseus, and Andromeda. Listen as we recount the legends and myths surrounding these mysterious patterns in the sky. Learn about park history, current…
Back in a time before television, internet, video games, and graphic novels, there was the splendor and drama of the night sky. Gods followed their whims, mortals struggled to please, monsters were slain, and heroes were born. Explore the constellations and learn the Greek Mythology associated with them. Join us at Cherry Spring State Park…