COUDERSPORT — Cherry Springs State Park has Nature at Night and Night Sky Tour program times set for July 19 and 20.
Planning to attend a Night Sky Tour on July 19 or 20 at the park’s Night Sky Viewing Area? Arrive early and join park staff for the Nature at Night program from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. both days. The program is a free, family-friendly program on fascinating night creatures, such as fireflies, bats, black bears or coyotes based on animal activity in the park.
Preregistration is not required for Nature at Night.
Night Sky Tours will be held from 9:30 to 11 p.m. July 19 and 20 in the Night Sky Viewing Area. Visitors will experience the splendor of the night sky when park staff give a laser-guided tour of the constellations and recount the legends and myths surrounding these mysterious patterns. Afterwards, the group will take an up close look at celestial objects through park telescopes.
Online preregistration for the Night Sky Tour is required by visiting http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/cherry_springs_state_park. If there is a problem with registering online or for information about programs offered at the park, call (814) 435-1037 or email cherryspringsee@pa.gov.
Cherry Springs State Park is located at 4639 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport, and is 12 miles from U.S. Route 6 in Galeton via West Branch Road and 15 miles from Coudersport via Route 44. All stargazing and other programs will be cancelled if it rains or thunders.
Anyone may observe the night sky at Cherry Springs on his or her own without attending a stargazing program. All visitors should arrive before dark. Search for the Clear Sky Chart online for 48-hour forecasts about viewing conditions.
Those who get to the park early are always welcome to bring a picnic supper and make use of the park’s picnic grove near the Night Sky Viewing Area. The grove has picnic tables and charcoal grills onsite.
