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    Full Moon Hike

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    Join the naturalist as we watch the sun go down and the moon come up.

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    Candlelight Hike

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    Come enjoy Whitefish Dunes as you’ve never seen it before – by candle and starlight!

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    Exploration Station – Night Sky

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    Enjoy the night sky during the day! Drop by the Exploration Station to create constellations, travel the universe, play star games and more.

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    Viewing at the Dark Sky Park; Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

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    Witness these two celestial bodies as they share the same ascension.

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    Perseid Meteor Shower

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    Bring the family to enjoy the shower; anticipated to be one of the best meteor viewing opportunities this year.

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    Window To The Universe

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    Come explore the beauty and depth of our night sky with the Northern Cross Science Foundation.

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    Constellation Craft

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    Make your own starry night lantern.

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    S’Mores And Perseids

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    The Perseids Meteor Shower is the most highly visible astronomical event of the year! We’ll bring the fire and the s’more fixings while you bring some lawn chairs or a blanket so you’re comfortable while watching the meteor shower.

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    Universe in the Park and Perseid Meteor Shower

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    Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison for a PowerPoint presentation and a chance to view the night skies through a high-powered telescope.

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    Perseid’s Meteor Shower Viewing

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    Join the park naturalist to look for meteors shooting across the sky on the peak night for viewing.

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