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Surprise, surprise - you don’t have to fly that far away to find a Dark Sky Reserve for the ultimate stargazing experience.

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“Raystown was one that was affected," said DCNR employee and Little Buffalo State Park Environmental Education Specialist Mindy Wilt. "Their campground was closed off. Folks are looking for ...

Through all four seasons millions of campers enjoy Michigan‘s 13,750 state park campsites. Agreeing on a favorite campground ... amphibious yachts will cruise Little Traverse Bay for boat ...

Before arriving at Pymatuning, Fischer worked in the operations and training section of DCNR’s Bureau of State Parks in Harrisburg and previously managed Little Buffalo State Park in Perry ...

Blue Rock State Park campground had 1,505 overnight visitors ... The park sits on 2,722 acres of forested lands and includes access to the Little Beaver Creek scenic river and 10 miles of hiking ...