Star Party at Washoe Lake State Park Saturday, August 15
The Northern Nevada Astronomical Group will conduct a star party and astronomy program at Washoe Lake State Park. There will be a short slide presentation and a variety of telescopes set up for viewing stars and planets. Participants should bring lawn chairs and a jacket since it will be cooler after dark. Red flashlights are recommended as they do not affect night vision.
WHEN: Saturday, August 15 at 8 p.m.
WHERE: Washoe Lake State Park, 4855 Eastlake Blvd. Take Exit 44 from I-580, drive north on Eastlake Blvd, 4 miles, and the park’s entrance is on the left. This event is held at the Miner Mayhem Maze parking lot.
COST: This event is free after the park’s entrance fee of $7/vehicle. Nevada residents receive a
$2 discount. Cash or checks are accepted.
CONTACT: Kim Zuch, (775) 687-4319, washoelake@hdiss.net
The passport challenge continues: The Nevada State Parks Passport Booklet is now available and may be
picked up at any state park. Visitors who have their booklets stamped at 15 different parks will earn a free annual pass to all Nevada State Parks.
The booklet, which serves as a travel aid as well as travelogue for park visitors, includes photos, a description of each park, lists of amenities, travel journal pages and spaces for validation stamps which have been designed to reflect each unique state park. Go to www.dcnr.nv.gov for more information.