STACYVILLE, Maine – Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters invites the public to Stars Over Katahdin on Saturday, Oct. 3 to celebrate the night sky above Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
The monument has been a certified International Dark Sky Sanctuary since 2020. This annual event at Taylor’s Katahdin View Campground in Stacyville features a variety of programming starting at 4 p.m., including solar viewing, a rocket launch, stargazing with expert astronomers and a special performance by Penobscot drumming group the Burnurwurbskek Singers.
Thanks to generous sponsors of Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters, registration is free and can be found at friendsofkww.org/stars. The website also includes the full program, which will continue to be updated.
Stars Over Katahdin began as a community event 13 years ago to raise awareness about protecting the dark skies above the Katahdin region. Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument was created in 2016, and the monument was certified as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary in 2020. At the time, the Sanctuary designation was the second of its kind in the National Park Service and made Katahdin Woods and Waters the first International Dark Sky Place certified in the state of Maine and New England.
Vona’s Food Wagon (cash only) and the Thailicious food truck will be on site for the event, and visitors may also carry in picnic dinners and camp chairs. This is a dog-free event. Please note, this event occurs in a field with uneven terrain.
Taylor’s Katahdin View Campground is located at 38 Swift Brook Road, Stacyville, Maine, approximately six miles from exit 264 on I-95.
Registration, event details and information about camping can be found at friendsofkww.org/stars.
The mission of Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters is to preserve, protect and enhance Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and inspire a community dedicated to the Monument’s future. Friends is an official philanthropic partner to the National Park Service.
