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See. Cathedral Valley in Capitol Reef National Park See the Temple of the Sun and Temple of the Moon Spires in this less-crowded alternative.

Eat. Hunt & Gather Enjoy dinner at this restaurant, open Thursday to Tuesday, 5 PM-9 PM. Capitol Burger Find this popular burger truck usually parked at the Chuckwagon Store.

Stay. Skyview Hotel↗ Modern hotel with rooms featuring private hot tubs and complimentary snacks.

OutsideOct 6, 2026

7 Best U.S. Accommodations for Stargazing—and Yes, I’ve Stayed at All of Them

Astrotourism columnist Stephanie Vermillion travels the world for dark skies and starry stays. These are seven of her favorites in the U.S., with amenities like stargazing sound baths and aurora hunting from bed.

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  • Skyview HotelHotelGeodesic domes with skylights for viewing night skies.
  • Gifford HomesteadRestaurantFamous for its takeaway pie.
  • Elsewhere
  • Arches National ParkSightMoab, United StatesBasecamp for night photography.
  • Ulum MoabHotelMoab, United StatesResort with canvas tents near Moab, good for night photography.
  • Coopers Rock State ForestSightBruceton Mills, United States12 miles from Morgantown, with trail miles and bouldering.
  • Borealis BasecampHotelFairbanks, United StatesOffers fiberglass igloos and glass-walled cubes for sky-watching.
  • Chisos Mountain LodgeHotelBig Bend National Park, United StatesStayed close to trails for nighttime fresco viewing.
  • The Summit at Big BendHotelTerlingua, United StatesStargazing domes with desert scrub overlook and sky windows.
  • Fresh Coast CabinsHotelCopper Harbor, United StatesCabins with unobstructed north-facing views across Lake Superior.
  • Isle Royale National ParkSightCopper Harbor, United StatesGateway town is Copper Harbor.
  • Coopers Rock State Forest Stargazing CabinsHotelBruceton Mills, United StatesA-frame abodes with oversized windows and patios for stargazing.
  • Volcano HouseHotelHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, United StatesLies on the edge of the active Kīlauea caldera.
  • Crater Rim TrailTrailHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, United StatesAdjacent to Volcano House for viewing volcanic glow and stars.
  • Under Canvas Lake PowellHotelLake Powell, United StatesWorld's first DarkSky-certified accommodation.
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AfarSep 14

Fall Is a Wonderful Time to Visit Arches National Park—and a New Shuttle System Aims to Make It Even Easier

Utah’s Arches National Park is piloting a free shuttle system to reduce congestion and parking issues at two of its most popular sights.

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  • Capitol Reef National ParkSightThe park is approximately 60 miles (100 km) long on its north–south axis and just 6 miles (10 km) wide on its east-west…
  • Elsewhere
  • Canyonlands National ParkSightMoab, United StatesThe park preserves a colorful landscape eroded into numerous canyons, mesas, and buttes by the Colorado River, the…
  • Delicate ArchSightArches National Park, United States52 feet high at the edge of a sandstone bowl
  • Zion National ParkAttractionSpringdale, United StatesLocated at the junction of the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin, and Mojave Desert regions, the park has a unique…
  • Ulum MoabHotelMoab, United Statesupscale glamping retreat brand from the team behind Under Canvas
  • Arches Visitor CenterMuseumArches National Park, United Statesshuttle stop connecting Moab and in-park destinations
  • The WindowsSightArches National Park, United StatesOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
  • Double ArchSightArches National Park, United Statestallest arch in the park at 112 feet
  • Arches Scenic DriveSightArches National Park, United Statesroughly 36-mile round-trip route through the park
  • Moab-Arches ShuttlePlaceMoab, United Statesfree pilot program connecting downtown Moab with the park
  • Moab Office of TourismPlaceMoab, United Statesdirector Michael Soleta quoted on shuttle program
  • Sorrel River Ranch Resort and SpaHotelMoab, United Statesluxury all-inclusive property along the Colorado River
  • Red Cliffs Lodge MoabHotelMoab, United StatesTribute Portfolio hotel, part of the Marriott universe
  • Hoodoo MoabHotelMoab, United StatesCurio Collection by Hilton hotel in downtown
  • Bryce Canyon National ParkSightBryce Canyon City, United StatesThe major feature of the park is Bryce Canyon, which, despite its name, is not a canyon but a collection of giant…
  • North WindowSightArches National Park, United States
  • South WindowSightArches National Park, United States
  • Turret ArchSightArches National Park, United States
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OutsideMay 15

Go Here, Not There: 5 Less-Crowded Alternatives to the Most Popular National Parks

Looking to avoid the crowds at Zion or the Smokies? Our national parks columnist shares the intel on overlooked parks that rival the most popular spots.

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OutsideApr 23

Arches National Park Just Nixed Reservations. Here's How to Avoid the Crowds.

Arches no longer requires timed entry tickets, which means crowds are coming back in a big way. Here's how to see the famous red rocks without the Disneyland-style lines, according to a Utahn.

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 4, 2025

11 Dreamy Airbnbs in the Middle of Nowhere

Here’s where to escape at the world’s most remote Airbnbs, from the Faroe Islands to Patagonia and Death Valley.

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