Maine Is Home To One Of The Best Dark Sky Parks In The World

Looking up at the night sky and staring into the vast expanse of the universe conjures up a lot of deep thoughts. The things that we still have to discover and the wonder of space exploration come to mind. Nothing quite captures our attention like a full night sky. That is why we want to tell you about the perfect stargazing spot in our state. A section of the north has been titled a dark sky park in Maine and is ideal for seeing the marvelous expanses of space.

AMC Maine Woods was awarded as an International Dark Sky Park in 2021.

You can find Dark Sky Parks all over the country, as this is one of the most spectacular.

This northern wooded section consists of 75,000 acres of undeveloped land perfect for low light pollution.

This is the first place in New England to receive this type of status.

Currently, the AMC Maine Woods is the only place in the state to be recognized as an IDSP.

Further efforts are being made to protect this section for further stargazing enjoyment and scientific research.

You can even stay in a lodge once you are done seeing the stars.

The Medawisla Lodge and Cabins sit deep in the woods and allow a great place to see the stars and still get a great night's sleep without having to further travel in the dark.

Stargazing can be especially fun in the winter.

When a thick coat of snow blankets everything muffling the sounds all around you and allowing for a very quiet place to view the galaxies above.

Sitting within the dark park is a famous mountain we all love in Maine:

It is Katahdin Mountain in Baxter State Park, which has been recognized for exceptional night sky viewing.

If you travel out to the deep forest, or you are backpacking through the wilderness, this dark sky park in Maine is sure to be the best place to view the heavens above. So contemplate the mysteries of the universe as you stare into the vast expanses of space in the northern Maine woods.

So, after reading this article, would you agree that these are among the best stargazing in Maine? Have you ever been to this Maine dark sky park? We'd love to read about your experience in the comments section below! For more information, visit the DarkSky International website, as well as the DarkSky International Facebook page.

Whenever you are in the area and need a great bite to eat, check out this hiking-themed restaurant. 

BTW, a lot of stargazers also love to go camping. If you'd like to try it in an RV but don't have one, visit RVShare, and check out these great RV tips for your next adventure!

If you’re still in the mood for more Maine adventures, take a look at this video about Acadia National Park: