This U.S. State Has a Stargazing Route That Connects 2 International Dark Sky Parks and Starry Small Towns — and It's the 'Starry-est Route in America'

These are two things that the state of Nevada has in spades.

Perhaps thats why Nevada launched their first official astronomy route:Park to Park in the Dark.

Fill up on gas in town there are no off-the-highway spots to stop."

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These communities are far from big city lights and are in a very remote part of the state.

In the winter, visitors are often treated to views of thePleiades open star clusterand theOrion constellation.

The park hasfive campgrounds, including Wheeler Peak Campground, which sits at 10,000 feet.

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The community may be minuscule, but the night sky views are massive.

Beyond the bike and ATV trails surrounding the town are two noteworthy stargazing spots.

There are alsostar parties twice monthlythrough the end of October.

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Goldfield, Nevada

Just south of Tonopah is the historic mining town of Goldfield.

Now, their human-free streets provide a great place for stargazing.

All that open space is ideal for stargazing.

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Another great option is to visit Rhyolite, an old ghost town just west of Beatty.

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