There’s An Incredible Meteor Shower Happening This Summer And Arkansas Has A Front Row Seat
This year’s Perseid meteor shower just became active this week. The peak weekend for the shower will be August 11th-13th, 2018 which gives plenty of time for Arkansans to start planning their open sky camping trips for an incredible star show this month. Make a wish as we see which places are throwing star parties and where some of best meteor shower-viewing campsites are in the state.
The annual Perseid Meteor Shower just kicked off this week.
One of the best things about this particular meteor shower is that no special equipment is needed for viewing. You just need an open Arkansas sky and a pair of eyes. And maybe a cozy blanket, too.
Many state parks will be hosting star parties throughout the month, like DeGray Lake Resort's Perseids Meteor Shower Palooza.
DeGray Lake Resort State Park's Palooza lasts from August 9th through 13th. The park will host a variety of evening cruises and excursions to catch sight of the shooting stars. Other state parks like Withrow Springs, Mount Magazine, and Pinnacle Mountain will also be hosting shower-related events.
The peak may not be for a while but it's not too early to catch a glimpse of these dazzling shooting stars.
Visit the Arkansas State Park’s website to view all of the upcoming star events or to plan an upcoming camping trip.
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Arkansas native, Carol Ann Carson, has written for OnlyInYourState for three years now. She resides in Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier but calls NWA home as well. The graduate of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Carol Ann earned her B.A. in English and will soon be pursing her M.A. in Library Science. She loves exploring the trails around the Buffalo National River and has yet to find a waterfall that wasn't her favorite.