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Star Gazing Party

Star Gazing Party

Date(s): Jun 24 2023
Saturday, June 24th at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
The event will be held at the Fort McKeen/Infantry Post from 10:30 pm to 12:30 am. Please plan on arriving a little early to get a good observation spot. Sunset will be around 9:41 pm if you want to arrive before darkness descends.
 
*Schedule is subject to change.
 
All ages are welcome! Park staff and members of the Bismarck Astronomy Club will instruct participants on how to operate a telescope, how to find stars, constellations, planets, moon craters, and more. Some telescopes will be provided, but if you have your own or a pair of binoculars, we invite you to bring them along.
 
Event is FREE with a ND State Parks Annual Pass, or $7 vehicle registration at the entrance to the park. Don't have a ND State Parks Annual Pass, you can make that purchase at the park or online at www.parkrec.nd.gov