Dark Sky Parks
Headlands International Dark Sky Park
Mackinaw City, MichiganBortle 3 Best in Summer
Rural sky, where the Milky Way shows complex structure.
One of the first 10 International Dark Sky Parks in the world, Headlands sits on 600 acres between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron at the northern tip of the Lower Peninsula. Two miles of undeveloped Great Lakes shoreline give wide open horizon views, and the northern latitude makes it one of the best spots in Michigan for aurora displays. Free 24/7 access year-round with red-light pathways and dedicated observation areas. A flagship dark sky destination for the entire Midwest.
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