Austin Dam Ruins
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Area Flora & Fauna
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Sky Events for January in Cherry Springs State Park
From our Friend Dave Mtsky -January Sky Events All times are UT (subtract five hours, and one calendar day when appropriate, for EST) 1/1 The Moon is 1.3 degrees north of Venus at 22:00 1/2 Mercury is at the descending node through the ecliptic plane at 0:00; Mars crosses north of the celestial equator […]
October Celestial Calendar by Dave Mitsky
October Celestial Calendar by Dave Mitsky All times, unless otherwise noted, are UT (subtract four hours and, when appropriate, one calendar day for EDT) 10/1 The Moon is 3.5 degrees south of the bright open cluster M35 in Gemini at 22:00 10/2 Last Quarter Moon occurs at 9:45 10/3 The Curtiss Cross, an X-shaped illumination […]
Cherry Springs Star Party-Public Viewing Sat June 16 – 8pm
The Cherry Springs Star Party is coming up. Thursday June 14 through Sunday June 17. Although registration is currently closed The Public Viewing Time is Saturday June 16 from 8pm. Cherry Springs State Park is well known around the world for it’s exceptional dark skies and we hope you’ll enjoy them with us at the […]
Crystal Spheres – Private Star Gazing Tours -Cherry Springs State Park
Cherry Springs State Park and Stash Nawrocki, Astronomer, provides the ultimate stargazing experience here in Coudersport Potter County. During your visit to nearby Cherry Springs State Park, he’ll give you a new understanding of the universe and heavens above when you spend an evening with him. Your tour of The Dark Sky will include a […]
NEW DARK MOON COMING MARCH 17TH
New moon arriving March 17th. The temps are up and the rates are off season. A perfect time for a getaway. Hope to see you soon.
Camping at The Dark Sky Park
There are thirty campsites & a sanitary dump station. They all include a picnic table, light lantern hanger and the fire ring. The campground is open from the second Friday in April and closes in November. Pets are prohibited in the campground. Cherry Springs State Park is just about as remote, isolated, private, removed and wild […]
Full Moon Hike Saturday June 10 at 8pm
Explore the Working Forest Trail on a short, but rewarding interpretive hike. Discover the history of the forest surrounding Cherry Springs State Park. Learn about local widlife and why dark skies are so important! Pre-registration is required to attend this Program and spaces are limited. The hike will begin before dusk while the moon is […]
