Ever wonder why there are no green stars? Are there colors we can’t see? Or if a black hole is really a hole in space? Did we really land on the moon? Come to PARI on March 11, 2022 to get the answers to all of these questions an many more then hop outside for a quick look through our telescopes at the objects that prove the universe is bigger that just ourselves! PARI is offering two overnight options. Choose either the OVERNIGHT CABIN PACKAGE for two (2) or CAMPING PACKAGE both packages include lodging, Spaces Greatest Myth tickets, an evening under the stars and observing at our historic, mountaintop, Internationally certified Dark Sky Park and dinner on Friday evening and breakfast on Saturday morning. Preregistration is Required... Read More
Grab a friend and a bottle of wine and join PARI for a night of creative expression backed by science!! This Astronomical Artistry Paint Party event will feature the planet Saturn. Its majestic rings, its striking storms, and its myriad of moons will all be sources of inspiration for your masterpiece. Come on your own or round up a group of friends and bring a bottle of wine to enjoy while you paint. A lite snack will be provided. PARI astronomers will talk about both the planet Saturn, and astronomy’s long tradition of using art to bring distant objects within reach. You will be provided everything you need to bring your own vision of Saturn to life on canvas. We will show you some techniques that will help. PARI is offering three (3) ticket option for this event: Paint Party Ticket – Includes materials and a lite snack – Bring your own wine Cabin Package for 2 – Includes Paint Party tickets for 2, an overnight stay in a cabin quarter with a bottle of wine Group Cabin Package (up to 4 ppl) – Includes Paint Party tickets for 4, an overnight stay in a cabin quarter with 2 bottles of... Read More
Grab your sweetheart and join PARI for a romantic Valentines evening getaway and leave with stars in your eyes. PARI astronomers will share our dark skies and point out objects such as the Heart Cluster and love story constellations like Princess Andromeda and the Warrior Perseus. This package includes an overnight cabin stay, evening viewing with PARI astronomers at our historic, mountaintop, Internationally Certified Dark Sky Park, a pre-packaged dinner on Friday and breakfast on Saturday, a bottle of wine and a Valentine rose in your room. Preregistration is Required... Read More
Join PARI on Friday, January 7, 2022 as we celebrate the largest planet in our solar system! 412 years ago this week Galileo Galilei spotted the four brightest moons of Jupiter and in honor of that monumental discovery we are sharing our best telescopes and Internationally certified dark sky park to observe this planet, the moon and other fantastic objects you can only see with a telescope! Grab your coats, hot coffee or hot chocolate, friends and family then come to PARI for an unforgettable winter... Read More
What could be more romantic than gazing at the stars deep in the night?? Grab your sweetheart and join PARI for a romantic Valentines evening getaway and leave with stars in your eyes. PARI astronomers will share our dark skies and point out objects such as the Heart Cluster and love story constellations like Princess Andromeda and the Warrior Perseus. This package includes an overnight cabin stay, evening viewing with PARI astronomers at our historic, mountaintop, Internationally Certified Dark Sky Park, a pre-packaged dinner on Friday and breakfast on Saturday, a bottle of wine and a Valentine rose in your room. This program is a rain or shine event. No refunds will be issued unless PARI cancels the program. REGISTER HERE – Valentines Overnight Cabin... Read More
Join PARI on Friday, January 7, 2022 as we celebrate the largest planet in our solar system! 412 years ago this week Galileo Galilei spotted the four brightest moons of Jupiter and in honor of that monumental discovery we are sharing our best telescopes and Internationally certified dark sky park to observe this planet, the moon and other fantastic objects you can only see with a telescope! Grab your coats, hot coffee or hot chocolate, friends and family then come to PARI for an unforgettable winter night. PARI is typically cooler than surrounding areas so make sure you dress appropriately for outdoor viewing. This is a rain or shine event. If weather does not permit viewing there will be alternate indoor programming. No refunds will be issued! Preregistration is required. Upon registration you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not get a confirmation email check your spam folder and make sure you add us to your address book. REGISTER HERE – CAMPING PACKAGE REGISTER HERE – CABIN... Read More
Five Cool Things to Do in Rosman, Sapphire and Toxaway Travel southwest on Highway 64 from downtown Brevard and you’ll see a beautiful world unfolding before you. A temperate rainforest. The headwaters of the French Broad – one of the oldest rivers in the world. Spectacular, edge-the-world views from the Blue Ridge Escarpment, waterfalls and starry skies aplenty. These treasures and more are woven into the communities of Toxaway and Rosman, which offer visitors extraordinary opportunities for fun and unforgettable adventure. 1 1 HEADWATERS OUTFITTERS For more than 25 years, this family-owned outfitter has served as an outpost for all things French Broad River-related from paddling, tubing, and fishing to gearing up for your adventure or just hanging out after a good long float at their onsite Forks of the River taproom. Headwaters also plays host to live music, food trucks and special events, so it’s always a good idea to keep an eye on their goings-on when you plan your trip. Learn more about Headwaters Outfitters. 2 2 PARI This 200-acre Space Age Educational Center in Rosman was once a NASA relay station and a Department of Defense tracking station. These days, PARI hosts programs and events that welcome guests of all ages to explore the universe via their telescopes, museum, gallery, and Certified Dark Sky Park. With cabins on premises and special overnight packages on weekends, would-be astronomers can have a celestial experience at a truly out-of-this-world place. Learn more about PARI. 3 3 GORGES STATE PARK With... Read More
Come feast your eyes on brilliant meteors as they burn up in the atmosphere high overhead, and just in time for Thanksgiving! Enjoy the crisp air as autumn comes to a close while you lay out under the internationally recognized dark skies at PARI. This event will be offering a look at the PARI facility, a hike up the hills for the breathtaking sunset view and history talk as well as plenty of space to stay the night and soak up the shooting stars; there will be big telescopes too! This overnight package for two (2) includes Meteor Shower tickets, an evening under the stars and observing through our telescopes at our historic, mountaintop, Internationally certified Dark Sky Park, an overnight stay in one of our cabin quarters, a pre-packaged dinner on Friday and pre-packaged breakfast on Saturday. **Additional tickets can be added for a total of up to 6 people per room-choose additional adult after adding the cabin package. This event is a rain or shine event! No refunds will be issued unless PARI cancels the event. Preregistration is required REGISTER HERE – OVERNIGHT CABIN PACKAGE Leonids Meteor Shower Experience – CABIN... Read More
Have you ever wished upon a star? Now is your chance! Enjoy an evening under the stars observing the Geminids Meteor Shower at our historic, mountaintop, Internationally Certified Dark Sky Park! The Geminids meteors are often bold, white and bright. On a dark night, you can often catch 50 or more meteors per hour in a dark, moonless sky. The greatest number of meteors typically fall in the wee hours after midnight. Astronomers and telescopes will also be available earlier in the evening to view the dark skies. PARI is offering two ticket options to this event. The first is an EVENING TICKET to enjoy observing the meteor shower and the night sky through PARI telescopes. The second option is the OVERNIGHT CABIN PACKAGE for two people that includes dinner, a tour, sunset hike, observing the meteors, night sky observing, an overnight stay in a cabin quarter and breakfast. The overnight cabin package is a rain or shine event. No refunds will be given unless PARI cancels the event. PURCHASE TICKETS – EVENING TICKET (7-9pm) SOLD OUT! PURCHASE TICKETS – OVERNIGHT CABIN PACKAGE – 2 CABIN SPOTS... Read More
Come feast your eyes on brilliant meteors as they burn up in the atmosphere high overhead, and just in time for Thanksgiving! Enjoy the crisp air as autumn comes to a close while you lay out under the internationally recognized dark skies at PARI. This ticket includes Meteor Shower tickets for an evening (2 hours) under the stars and observing through our telescopes at our historic, mountaintop, Internationally certified Dark Sky Park. Limited tickets are available for this event. No refunds will be issued unless PARI cancels the event. Preregistration is required! REGISTER HERE – EVENING TICKET Leonids Meteor Shower Experience – EVENING... Read More
Discover and learn in the mountains of WNC this summer with Mountain Roots’ fun and educational day camps! Our camps are focused on the outdoors and connecting campers to each other, their community, and the natural environment. Preschool camp (ages 4 and 5): 9am – 12:00pm. Rising 1st-4th grade: 9am-4:00pm. Operating over the course of 7 weeks, the first 5 weeks will take place at Brevard Academy and the final 2 weeks will be at Fern Leaf Community Charter School. [PLEASE NOTE: Camp is in TWO locations]. See why so many families return to Mountain Roots Day Camp year after... Read More
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