astronomy
The Best Stargazing Apps for Your Next Dark Sky Camping Trip
Camping and stargazing go together like chocolate and graham crackers during fireside s’mores. The act of watching the cosmos, from…
Tips for Long-Exposure Night Sky Photography from an Astrophotographer
While many camp for sunlit adventures like hiking and kayaking, in my world, it’s all about night sky photography. I’ve…
Stargazing 101: How to View the Night Sky
Gazing up at a sky full of stars can create memories that stay with us for life. But with most…
Hipcamp’s 2024 Stargazing Guide and Astronomical Calendar
Planet sightings, supermoons, eclipses, and meteor showers—stargazing is one of the best parts of spending time outside on an overnight…
Spots Still Available: Incredible Campsites in the Total Solar Eclipse’s Path of Totality
North America is buzzing for the upcoming total solar eclipse hitting our skies on Monday, April 8, 2024. And as…
The 30 Best Campsites for the Solar Eclipse This April 🌚
To help you find the best camping in the country, each year Hipcamp compiles data from bookings, reviews, and ratings…
Camping for the Total Solar Eclipse: Safety Info You Need to Know
The total solar eclipse is coming! And it’s slated to be the biggest camping event of the year (the last…
Stargazing in West Texas, Where the Stars at Night Are Indeed Big and Bright
The Milky Way glows in its full celestial glory in West Texas, home to some of the darkest skies in…
Hipcamp Creates First-Ever Dark Skies Camping Map
Hipcamp has revealed the first-ever Dark Skies Map for adventurers and amateur astronomers to find campsites where the stars will shine…
What I Learned from the Great American Eclipse in 2017
It was 30 minutes before my friend Madison and I were about to make the 1,000-mile, 15-hour drive to Grand…