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Great Basin Dark-Sky Astronomy Retreat — NV — Baker, NV
Feral · The Weekend

Great Basin Dark-Sky Astronomy Retreat — NV

Destination: Baker, NVNights: 3Group: 4–8Season: April, May, June, July, August, September, OctoberEstimated: $900–$1,800 per person
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Darkest skies in the continental US. Private astrophotographer. Professional telescope access at Great Basin National Park. Cherry Creek Lodge base.

What she'll do

Scenic Overlook

Stargazing

Hiking

Where she sleeps

  • · Stargazer Inn Baker
  • · Hidden Canyon Retreat

Where she eats

  • · Kerouac's at Stargazer
  • · Lectrolux Cafe

Questions

Light pollution?
Literally the darkest lower-48 reading. Milky Way is readable as a book.
Altitude?
6,500 ft base, 13,000 ft peaks.
Moon phase?
New moon best. Plan around the lunar cycle.

Ready to book the story?

Five quick questions, then we build the full itinerary — lodging, daily schedule, dining, bars, the group-chat message — and drop you into a Trip Room you can share with the bridesmaids.