September 2021 -

Watoga State Park Prepares To Go Dark

by John C. DeanDark Sky, News September 23, 2021September 23, 2021Comments are Disabled

Reprinted with permission from Highland Outdoors magazine (www.highland-outdoors.com), Fall 2021 edition, p. 9. Stargazers, rejoice! Watoga State Park is on its way to becoming an officially recognized Dark Sky Park. Watoga has long been known as one of the darkest and most light-pollution-free areas in Central Appalachia, providing spectacular views of clear night skies. At …

Being Home and at Peace at Watoga State Park

by John SowersHuman Interest Story, Races September 19, 2021September 16, 2021Comments are Disabled

In many ways, the area feels like a second home to me. When I drive into the park and see those trees arch over the road, I exhale and sigh the sigh of being at home and at peace. My experience at the park is rich in years. Anything I can do to make sure …