DarkSky Park Celebration
Schedule
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
State Highway 325, Kenton, OK, United States, Oklahoma 73946 | Norman, OK
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We are beyond thrilled that Black Mesa is now a DarkSky park! To commemorate this incredible occasion, we've put together a two-day celebration featuring night hikes, telescopes and even a Cowboy song or two! Space is limited, so please sign up for the event at this link okstateparks.camp/DarkSkyEvent
If you're planning to stay at the park, be sure to make your reservations at travelok.com/blackmesa
Email any questions to [email protected]
Event Schedule:
Friday – (sunset 8pm)
7:30pm: Night Hikes – Red flashlights required
1. Rock Garden Trail - .6 miles – rocky trail – 1 hour to 1 ½ hours
2. Carrizo Creek Trail - .5 miles – easy flat trail – 45 minutes
9:30pm-10pm – Welcome to Black Mesa and Dark Sky educational program (Coffee/Hot Chocolate) – What Black Mesa State Park has done to become Dark Sky certified and what it means to be a dark sky park
10pm-11:30pm Telescopes with OKC Astronomy Club
Saturday – (sunset 8pm)
5pm-6pm Planispheres craft with OKC Astronomy Club
6pm-7pm – Dinner (Hot Dogs with chips and beans)
7:30pm - 9pm Cowboy talk program around the campfire (S’mores) – The sky as it once was, Moon for navigation, North Star – play “The Wagon Tongue” song, History of the area
9:30pm-11:30pm Telescopes with OKC Astronomy Club
10pm – Cell Phone Astrophotography at the rocks on the Rock Garden Trail- Red flashlights required
Look forward to seeing y'all there!
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Where is it happening?
State Highway 325, Kenton, OK, United States, Oklahoma 73946, 325 OK-9, Norman, OK 73072, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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