Astrotourism

From stargazing in dark sky parks to chasing meteor showers, these travel ideas will excite any astronomy fan.

The Northern Lights swirl above pines in Alaska.
Natural Wonders
Where to See the Northern Lights in Alaska
March 07, 2022 09:11 PM
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Bailey Berg
How to Watch the Geminid Meteor Shower This December
Natural Wonders
How to Watch the Geminid Meteor Shower This December
October 28, 2021 03:33 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How to Watch the Orionids and Draconids Meteor Showers in October 2021
Natural Wonders
How to Watch the Orionids and Draconids Meteor Showers in October 2021
September 01, 2021 10:28 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How to Witness the Rare Polar Solar Eclipse
Natural Wonders
How to Witness the Rare Polar Solar Eclipse
June 14, 2021 03:22 PM
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Mark Johanson
Montana’s Medicine Rocks State Park Is Now a Dark Sky Sanctuary
Natural Wonders
Montana’s Medicine Rocks State Park Is Now a Dark Sky Sanctuary
January 05, 2021 05:07 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
This Italian Valley Has Just Been Awarded a Top Stargazing Award
Tips + News
This Italian Valley Has Just Been Awarded a Top Stargazing Award
September 18, 2020 03:02 PM
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Tim Chester
Venice, Dolphins, and Northern Lights: Live Webcams for Virtual Travel
Tips + News
Venice, Dolphins, and Northern Lights: Live Webcams for Virtual Travel
March 20, 2020 11:43 AM
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Jake Emen
This Pacific Island Just Became the World’s First Dark Sky Nation
Tips + News
This Pacific Island Just Became the World’s First Dark Sky Nation
March 10, 2020 05:42 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
There’s a New Type of Aurora to Look for on Your Next Northern Lights Trip
Natural Wonders
There’s a New Type of Aurora to Look for on Your Next Northern Lights Trip
January 31, 2020 08:56 PM
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Maggie Fuller
You Can Soon Watch the Northern Lights From a Hot Air Balloon
Natural Wonders
You Can Soon Watch the Northern Lights From a Hot Air Balloon
January 22, 2020 07:24 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Arizona’s Dark Skies: Where to Find Them and How to Enjoy Them
Outdoor Adventure
Arizona’s Dark Skies: Where to Find Them and How to Enjoy Them
January 13, 2020 04:40 PM
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Stacey McKenna
You Won’t Believe This Sale on Flights to See the Northern Lights in Alaska
Tips + News
You Won’t Believe This Sale on Flights to See the Northern Lights in Alaska
January 13, 2020 09:35 AM
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Sarah Buder
Rare “Unicorn” Meteor Outburst Could Light up the Sky Tonight
Astrotourism
Rare “Unicorn” Meteor Outburst Could Light up the Sky Tonight
November 21, 2019 03:24 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
eSnowmobiling Under the Northern Lights Is the Adventure You Didn’t Know You Needed
Outdoor Adventure
eSnowmobiling Under the Northern Lights Is the Adventure You Didn’t Know You Needed
November 15, 2019 08:41 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Beyond the Northern Lights: Stepping Into Finland’s Evolving Sámi Culture
History + Culture
Beyond the Northern Lights: Stepping Into Finland’s Evolving Sámi Culture
September 03, 2019 07:30 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
Futuristic Airbnbs That Look Like They Belong in Outer Space
Hotels
Futuristic Airbnbs That Look Like They Belong in Outer Space
July 19, 2019 03:20 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Nevada’s Summer Stargazing Train Offers Views That Are out of This World
Epic Trips
Nevada’s Summer Stargazing Train Offers Views That Are out of This World
July 05, 2019 04:42 PM
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Sarah Buder
The Grand Canyon Is the Newest Dark Sky Park in the United States
National Parks
The Grand Canyon Is the Newest Dark Sky Park in the United States
June 07, 2019 06:46 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Stargazers Rejoice: United States Gets 3 New International Dark Sky Parks
Natural Wonders
Stargazers Rejoice: United States Gets 3 New International Dark Sky Parks
May 14, 2019 06:56 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
You Can Still Book an Eclipse Trip to Chile
Festivals + Events
You Can Still Book an Eclipse Trip to Chile
May 06, 2019 07:09 PM
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Maggie Fuller
On May 4, Ireland Will Be the Center of the “Star Wars” Universe
Festivals + Events
On May 4, Ireland Will Be the Center of the “Star Wars” Universe
May 01, 2019 04:08 PM
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Yvonne Gordon
Pitcairn Is the Newest Dark Sky Reserve—and It’s Opening to Tourism in Time for This Summer’s Eclipse
Natural Wonders
Pitcairn Is the Newest Dark Sky Reserve—and It’s Opening to Tourism in Time for This Summer’s Eclipse
April 09, 2019 11:48 AM
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Brandon Presser
6 Celestial Events Worth Traveling for in 2019
Natural Wonders
6 Celestial Events Worth Traveling for in 2019
January 02, 2019 05:20 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Brightest Meteor Shower of the Year Is Happening This Week
Natural Wonders
The Brightest Meteor Shower of the Year Is Happening This Week
December 12, 2018 10:43 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
See the Northern Lights at 36,000 Feet on This Chartered 737 Flight
Natural Wonders
See the Northern Lights at 36,000 Feet on This Chartered 737 Flight
November 09, 2018 08:52 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
11 Photos From Around the World for Anyone Who Really, Really Loves Space
The Future of Travel
11 Photos From Around the World for Anyone Who Really, Really Loves Space
September 27, 2018 12:57 PM
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Sara Button
You Could See the Northern Lights in the Continental United States Tonight
Natural Wonders
You Could See the Northern Lights in the Continental United States Tonight
September 11, 2018 05:15 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century Is Happening in July
Natural Wonders
The Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century Is Happening in July
June 28, 2018 09:12 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Adventures on Canada's Northern Frontier
Where to Travel Next
Adventures on Canada’s Northern Frontier
March 28, 2018 08:00 PM
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Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada
The Best Places to Go Stargazing This Winter
Natural Wonders
The Best Places to Go Stargazing This Winter
December 03, 2017 07:00 PM
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Aislyn Greene
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