7 Best Spots for Stargazing in California

Plus BY: ORANGE JACKET ADVENTURES SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

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7 Best Spots for Stargazing in California

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Joshua Tree National Park

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Death Valley National Park

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Mauna Kea Observatories

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Mount Pinos

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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

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Lassen Volcanic National Park

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Mt. Wilson Observatory

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