The Methow Valley is one of the best places in the country to stargaze. Given our dark pristine night sky we can easily observe the Milky Way, the wispy galactic spiral arms and dust clouds, the tireless travels of the planets, periodic visitations by comets, annual meteor showers, the aurora borealis and more - most with the naked eye.
Unfortunately, these amazing views of the vast universe we live in are increasingly threatened by growing light pollution.
Read the full article in Methow Home 2023.