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life gazing into some device, it’s a decent
suggestion to leave all mechanical or technical
apparatus behind and simply use our giv- en senses to explore the sight before us.
Wear sturdy shoes, bring an extra layer of clothing, and pack at least
a flashlight. Look at a star map or
use an app on your phone to get an understanding for what to expect to see when you go star walking.
WHERE CAN YOU GO
WALKING AT NIGHT
IN MICHIGAN?
You want to find a location that is free from light pollution so that you can get the best view of the night sky. A field or clearing or remote beach would be just fine, if you have ready access to such a spot. Although most public parks and state parks have curfews, there are sev- eral parks that do not and have been es- pecially designated as dark sky preserves because they are ideal for star gazing.
There are two International Dark Sky Parks in Michigan, both in the Lower Peninsula: Headlands Dark Sky Park (Emmet County) and Dr. T.K. Lawless Park (Cass County). There are also several dark sky preserves that are a
part of Michigan state park network. These dark sky preserves include Lake Hudson Recreation Area, Negwegon State Park, Port Crescent State Park, Rockport Recreation Area, Thompson’s Harbor State Park, and Wilderness State Park. Visit the Michigan DNR website for direct links to the state parks and international dark sky preserves for more information.
Of course, you can’t go wrong with going star walking in the Upper Peninsula, where night pollution is minimal and open space is plenty.
However, the safest thing to do is to revisit a trail you have already traveled
or already know very well. Walk with a friend or two, or at least let somebody know you’ll be going. Night tends to make everything seem to slow down, and that goes for star walking, too. Take it more slowly on the trail, take your time viewing the night sky. There’s no need
to rush.
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