Maine Is Home To One Of The Best Dark Sky Parks In The World
Chris Dodge
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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.
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If you travel out to the deep forest, or you are backpacking through the wilderness, this dark sky park in Maine is 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.
So, after reading this article, would you agree that these are among the best stargazing in Maine? Have you ever been to this Maine dark sky park? We’d love to read about your experience in the comments section below! For more information, visit the DarkSky International website, as well as the DarkSky International Facebook page.
Whenever you are in the area and need a great bite to eat, check out this hiking-themed restaurant.
BTW, a lot of stargazers also love to go camping. If you’d like to try it in an RV but don’t have one, visit RVShare, and check out these great RV tips for your next adventure!
If you’re still in the mood for more Maine adventures, take a look at this video about Acadia National Park:
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More to love about Maine
Where can we find hiking trails in Maine?
- The Ocean Path Trail in Acadia National Park offers a spectacular view of both the park’s forest and coastline areas.
- The Step Falls Trail in Newry takes you to the base of what are some of the highest waterfalls in Maine.
- The Cascade Stream Gorge Trail in Sandy River Plantation is part of the 50-acre Cascade Stream Gorge Conservation Area.
Read on to learn more about some of the many other beautiful hiking trails in Maine.
What are some things that are unique to Maine?
- It’s where you’ll always find the first sunrise in America every day.
- Because there is so much coastline, there are over 60 lighthouses.
- The 100-mile Wilderness is here and is believed by many to be the hardest portion of the entire Appalachian Trail.
Read on to learn more about some of the many other cool things that are unique to Maine.
Where can we find places where movies were filmed in Maine?
- The Mount Hope Cemetery in Bangor is where the movie version of the book “Pet Sematary” by Stephen King was filmed.
- "Forrest Gump" in the movie of the same name ran by the Marshal Point Lighthouse in Port Clyde.
- “The Cider House Rules” starring Charlize Theron was partially filmed on Bass Harbor in Tremont.
Read on to learn more about some of the many other places where movies were filmed in Maine.