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Best Places for Stargazing  
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Here are some of the best stargazing destinations in America and how to experience them:

1.	Lake Tahoe - Take off on a full moon paddle excursion under the moonlight.
2.	Ithaca, NY - Cornell University is actually one of the best places below the clouds to see stars.
3.	Bryce Canyon - Spend your summer nights hiking the canyon under the stars.
4.	Pennsylvania's Lehigh River - Raft through whitewaters under the stars.
5.	Chaco Culture National Historical Park - Use powerful telescopes to stargaze.
6.	Carlsbad Caverns National Park - Check out some 300,000 Mexican free-tailed bats as they fly away from the caves and back in the eerie moonlight.

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Comments: I find it hard to believe that anywhere in NY would be ideal for stargazing. Try any rural area that isn't overwhelmed by pollution. Comment by: buccicone.2