Where the River Meets the Cosmos
Welcome to Southern Oregon, a magical place where the night sky is so dark that it is full of visible stars! This is the perfect spot if you love looking deep into the universe.
With only a short drive from Grants Pass city center, you can explore many expanses of dark skies. From the depths of the Oregon Caves to the vastness of the Oregon Outback, your cosmic adventure begins here.
Key Stats
•2.5 Million Acres: Size of the nearby Oregon Outback Dark Sky Sanctuary
•90 Minutes: Drive time to Oregon Caves National Monument
Where to Go
Grants Pass is the perfect gateway to some of the darkest skies in North America.
Oregon Caves National Monument
Just 90 minutes from Grants Pass. Certified as an International Dark Sky Park in 2024. See the Milky Way stretch across the sky above the Siskiyou Mountains.
Oregon Outback Sanctuary
The largest dark sky sanctuary in the world. 2.5 million acres of pristine night skies where stars contrast brightly against an inky black velvet background.
Crater Lake National Park
High elevation and immaculate air make it perfect for stargazing. Watch the reflection of stars in the deepest lake in the United States.
The Outback is like a giant movie screen for watching stars, planets, and even the Milky Way. People come here with their telescopes, but you can see a lot with your naked eyes.
Highlights:
1.The Milky Way: A glowing river of stars visible to the naked eye.
2.Meteor Showers: Nature’s fireworks show in the dark sky.
3.Planets: See Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars as bright dots.
4.Andromeda Galaxy: See a galaxy 2.5 million light-years away.
Ready to Join the Adventure?
Southern Oregon is waiting for you to come and explore the night sky. Make memories that will last forever.
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