Looking up at the night sky and staring into the vast expanse of the universe conjures up a lot of deep thoughts. The things that we still have to discover and the wonder of space exploration come to mind. Nothing quite captures our attention like a full night sky. That is why we want to tell you about the perfect stargazing spot in our state. A section of the north has been titled a dark sky park in Maine and is ideal for seeing the marvelous expanses of space.
AMC Maine Woods was awarded as an International Dark Sky Park in 2021.
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This northern wooded section consists of 75,000 acres of undeveloped land perfect for low light pollution. This is the first place in New England to receive this type of status.
Sherry Saccoliti/ Flickr
Currently, the AMC Maine Woods is the only place in the state to be recognized as an IDSP.
Mike Lewinski/ Flickr Further efforts are being made to protect this section for further stargazing enjoyment and scientific research.
You can even stay in a lodge once you are done seeing the stars.
Management/ Tripadvisor The Medawisla Lodge and Cabins sit deep in the woods and allow a great place to see the stars and still get a great night’s sleep without having to further travel in the dark.
Stargazing can be especially fun in the winter.
Mike Lewinski/ Flickr When a thick coat of snow blankets everything muffling the sounds all around you and allowing for a very quiet place to view the galaxies above.
Sitting within the dark park is a famous mountain we all love in Maine. Katahdin and Baxter State Park have all been recognized for exceptional night sky viewing.
John Meader/ NPS
If you travel out to the deep forest or you are backpacking through the wilderness this dark sky park in Maine, it’s sure to be the best place to view the heavens above. So contemplate the mysteries of the universe as you stare into the vast expanses of space in the northern Maine woods.
Sherry Saccoliti/ Flickr
Mike Lewinski/ Flickr
Further efforts are being made to protect this section for further stargazing enjoyment and scientific research.
Management/ Tripadvisor
The Medawisla Lodge and Cabins sit deep in the woods and allow a great place to see the stars and still get a great night’s sleep without having to further travel in the dark.
When a thick coat of snow blankets everything muffling the sounds all around you and allowing for a very quiet place to view the galaxies above.
John Meader/ NPS
Whenever you are in the area and need a great bite to eat, then check out this hiking-themed restaurant.
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Address: AMC Medawisla Lodge & Cabins, 15 Moosehead Lake Rd, Greenville, ME 04441, USA
