☆ Star Party ☆

Carpios Ridge is a great dark sky location. Join Dr. Robert Philbin, Astronomy & Physics Professor, from Trinidad State College, at the amphitheater for an evening of night sky viewing. For our viewing pleasure that evening: Mars, our moon, Saturn, the Milky Way, T. Coronae Borealis (recurrent nova, other globular and open clusters and galaxies.
Activities are rain or shine. The amphitheater is located past the Visitor Center on Carpios Ridge. Follow the signs for the walking trail. These activities are free to the public, however all vehicles are required to have a Park Pass. You can purchase a pass at the Visitor Center or any of our self-serve stations.