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🌌 Stargazing camping checklist
The best skies are far from city lights, often in national parks and remote public lands. Here's what makes a night of stargazing comfortable.
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- Give your eyes 20–30 minutes in the dark to adjust.
- Check the forecast for cloud cover, not just rain.
- Desert and high-altitude parks often have the darkest skies.
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