Stargazing & Space Stories: A Night Skies Event

From dinner and twilight hiking to bedtime space tales - celebrate opening weekend at Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah Naitonal Park) with an evening of stargazing and storytelling with astronaut Tom Jones and NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern!

$15 per person includes dinner, milk and cookies, and events detailed below. Reservations are required and space is limited; call 877-847-1919. 

FULL EVENT SCHEDULE:
Dinner with Astronaut Tom Jones (7:00 - 9:00 PM)
- Join astronaut Tom Jones for a Super Nova Spaghetti with Moon Rock Meatballs buffet. After dinner, enjoy a presentation about his space travels and career with NASA, followed by a book signing.

Night Skies Viewing with Greg Redfern (9:00 - 10:00 PM)
- Drive to Byrd Visitor Center to meet NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for a hike into the "big meadow" to view Shenandoah's night sky in all it's glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts.

Bedtime Story & Snack (10:00 - 10:15 PM)
- Join astronaut Tom Jones in the Great Room at Big Meadows Lodge for a bedtime story about his space travels while enjoying Meteor Milk and Comet Cookies.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:
- Full payment due at booking.
- Cancellations require 72-hour advance notice for full refund. No refund if less than 72-hours notice given.
- You will be driving your personal vehicle to the hike location and must present your receipt to the guide (provided upon check-in at the Big Meadows Lodge reservation desk) in order to participate in the hike. Distance covered is less than one mile. No pets allowed.
- Long pants, sneakers (no open toed shoes), a jacket, and a flashlight are recommended.

For full events details, visit: goshenandoah.com/activities-events/astronomy/stargazing

For a complete list of Shenandoah National Park activities, visit our Calendar of Events: goshenandoah.com/activities-events/calendar