If ever you feel like enjoying the stars, the planets, and the solar system above, there is only one place to do so — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve in Florida. Not only is this state park as pristine and isolated as it gets, but it also is the only park in Florida that has been recognized Internationally due to its lack of light pollution and clear stargazing opportunities.
The Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park in Florida is a natural beauty located near Lake Okeechobee.
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What is a much-coveted place during the daytime — with all the wild animals and flora and fauna…
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…also becomes a magical place when the sun begins to set.
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While there has been plenty of places on the eastern United States that have vanished as part of the Dark Sky organization, Kissimmee Prairie Preserve is not one of them.
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This 54,000-acre property is not only one of the largest parks in the Florida Parks System, but it also has been designated a Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association.
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This means that not only can you view the beauty of the preserve when the sun is high in the sky, but when it becomes the moon’s turn, you’ll still have endless amounts of natural wonderment.
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There are a few ways to enjoy the beauty of the dark skies at this park, whether it be reserving a campsite, reserving an astronomy pad site online, or signing up for an after-hours permit.
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Stargazers will be able to catch the dark sky in ways that they have never witnessed before anywhere else in the state.
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Check out Kissimmee Prairie Preserve in Florida for an epic chance to see the stars with a front-row seat.
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Have you ever been to Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you’re looking for more information about this state park in Florida, visit the website.
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