Posted in Missouri June 24, 2020 by Beth Price-Williams

River Of Life Farm Offers Some Of The Best Views In Missouri For Stargazing

Spending time among nature offers so much. We can relax, recharge, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy the simple natural beauty that surrounds us. Most of our time spent in nature is, arguably, during the daytime. However, some of nature’s most breathtaking beauty occurs after the sun sets. River of Life Farm in Missouri, for example, offers some of the most spectacular stargazing views in the state.

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Discover some of the darkest skies in Missouri when you check into River of Life Farms, in Dora, a campground nestled on 500 secluded acres.

The natural oasis features an observatory field where, especially on moonless nights, you’ll have spellbinding views of the starry sky.

Finding dark skies near cities and suburbs, which all have an abundance of light pollution, can pose a challenge. However, at River of Life Farm, light pollution is at a minimum, making for a unique stargazing experience.

River of Life Farm, in fact, bills itself as having some of the darkest skies in both Missouri *and* in the Midwest.

As a camping guest at River of Life Farm, you can stargaze in the fields without incurring any charges. Stay out all evening, if you’d like. The observation fields are near restrooms.

If you’re up for a camping adventure, book one of the cabins or a suite in the lodge for a night or a few nights. (You can even book one of the enchanting treehouses.)

During the day, River of Life boasts a full menu of activities – kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and horseback riding are just a few – then spend your evening stargazing.

Click here for the official website of River of Life Farm. Or, go here for Facebook.

Have you ever gone stargazing at River of Life Farm in Missouri? Was it everything you expected? Share your experience in the comments! Love spending time among nature? Plan a day of kayaking on Smithville Lake.

Address: 1746 River of Life Drive, Dora, MO 65637, USA