Willow Flat would save the long early morning drive out from Grand View. How about Upheaval dome for a comet or meteor shower observation? Observing possible meteorites in an impact crater sounds fun. Bill B. On May 20, 2004, at 12:05 AM, David L Bennett wrote:
The Willow Flat Campground at Islands in the Sky has been one of our favorite spring and autumn space-camping sites...a dozen first-come-first-served campsites within easy walking distance of an equally glorious overlook; Green River Overlook. This was our chosen site for a Comet Halley expedition back in April of '86...the maiden voyage of my 10" f/5 Cave...wonderful place...I fell asleep on Mesa Arch while watching Scorpius rise.
Info at: http://www.nps.gov/cany/island/index.htm
And be sure to check out the astronomy info highlighted on the front page of their 2004 newsletter at: http://www.nps.gov/cany/pdfs/News2004.pdf
Dave Bennett
--------------------------------------- Campground Willow Flat Campground is open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. There are twelve sites with tables, fire grills and vault toilets. The 1 mi/1.6 km access road is unpaved. Firewood and water are not available. Maximum group size is ten people, with a limit of two vehicles per group. Sites are $5 per night.
For a Map of the area: http://www.nps.gov/cany/pdfs/island.pdf
On Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at 11:02 PM, William Biesele wrote:
When I talked to the ranger about it they said no problem as long as you don't go to sleep.
I've spent most, or all, of the night down there several times and never seen another soul, not even a park ranger running a bed check.
Bill B.
On May 19, 2004, at 1:59 PM, Joe Bauman wrote:
That sounds really nice. Will they let us set up if we promise not to camp? Thanks, Joe
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