Journal

Notes from the ridge and the bay

The science behind both phenomena, the seasonal patterns that actually matter for planning a visit, and field notes from our guide team.

The Milky Way core rising in a clear night sky, a real long-exposure astrophotograph
August 7, 2026

Private Astrophotography Session

A private, small-group session for guests who want to actually shoot the sky — a tracking mount, rental camera bodies,…

A group silhouetted in red light looking up at a star-filled night sky
August 7, 2026

New Moon Meteor Watch

A seasonal late-night special timed to the year's major meteor showers — reclining sky loungers on the lawn from 10pm…

A park ranger points a green laser at the Milky Way for a crowd at a guided star party
August 7, 2026

Guided Dark Sky Stargazing

A staff-astronomer-led session on the observation lawn with two telescopes, reclining loungers, and a sky dark enough to see the…