Worldwide Parks and Recreation Areas with Star Gazing

Hovenweep National Monument protects five prehistoric, Puebloan-era villages spread over a twenty-mile expanse of mesa tops and canyons along the Utah-Colorado border. Multi-storied towers perched on canyon rims and balanced on boulders lead visitors to marvel at the skill and motivation of their builders. read more...

Phone: (970)562-4282   Price Range: $3 - $6   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes  
Nearest Popular City: Cortez   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Monument   Activities: Hiking, Camping, Interpretive Programs, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Hovenweep National Monument

Spanning the southern tip of the Florida peninsula and most of Florida Bay, Everglades National Park is the only subtropical preserve in North America. It contains both temperate and tropical plant communities, including sawgrass prairies, mangrove and cypress swamps, pinelands, and hardwood hammocks, as well as marine and estuarine environments. read more...

Phone: 305-242-7700   Price Range: $2 - $25   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes  
Nearest Popular City: Homestead   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Biking / Bicycling, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Kayaking, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Everglades National Park

The North Country National Scenic Trail links scenic, natural, historic, and cultural areas in seven northern states. The approximately four thousand mile long trail incudes a variety of hikes from easy walking to challenging treks. read more...

Phone: 608-441-5610   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes  
Nearest Popular City: Madison   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Park, National Historic Trail   Activities: Birding, Hiking, Backpacking, Cross Country Skiing, Wildlife Watching, Camping, Nature Walks, Snowshoeing, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: North Country National Scenic Trail