Stargazing – Take a Road Trip to Sister Bay for Astronomy!
We’d like to invite you to come to Door County, where the skies are mostly clear and very dark – perfect for that impromptu astronomy lesson.
Is your fifth-grade daughter keen to stargaze? Is your son’s science project on astronomy coming up? Is astrophotograhy your thing? We’d like to invite you to come to Door County, where the skies are mostly clear and very dark – perfect for that impromptu astronomy lesson or romantic proposal.
Looking to Suppliment Astronomy Lessons from Books?
Whether your children are unschooled/homeschooled or part of the public or private system, they’re sure to be introduced to astronomy in Wisconsin State Standards. Patterns in the sky, the sun and moon, Orion’s belt, Mars, Jupiter, and even the Milky Way are visible here with the naked eye. Yes, no telescope required.
What better place to see the stars and get some of that engagement from your kids but a road trip away – Sister Bay! And a great excuse to relieve cabin fever for you parents.
“At the elementary level, science content and concepts can be integrated throughout the curriculum, but these standards require that students also have opportunities to engage in rigorous scientific investigation and argumentation from evidence.” Wisconsin Standards for Science
Are you Looking to See the Milky Way?
Now, just ten miles away from Goose & Twigs is Newport State Park. It is one of 48 International Dark-Sky Certified Parks in the whole world – yes, and the only one in Wisconsin. From May to September, you can see the Milky Way with your naked eye like a “rainbow above us.” It’s a truly remarkable, moving experience for kids of any age.
“It’s estimated that 80% of American kids will never see a sky dark enough to see the Milky Way.“ Door County Pulse
We sometimes forget – especially those of us who grew up here – that not everyone grows up seeing the planets and stars on display. A trip to Newport State Park is a must.
Coming from Chicago to See The Stars?
Many people migrate here for astrophotography, because they love nature, or they just have a passion for stargazing. Door County stargazing is worth the 4 hour drive from Chicago. As one Instagrammer says, Newport State Park is “the best place for stargazing near Chicago.”
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Book Your Stargazing Getaway to Sister Bay
What’s stopping you from booking your stargazing getaway to Sister Bay? Bring your kids or give yourself or your special someone a good excuse to get away – all year-'round. Check our availability and book today! Bringing a big group? We have a condo and a chalet! And don’t forget to check the Northern Lights forecast!
Goose & Twigs – Your Sister Bay Getaway