Sept. 18th – Sept. 20th
Depart: Friday Afternoon at 5:00pm at MSC Parking Lot
(525 Harbour Pl Dr, Davidson, NC)
Return: Sunday @ 1:00 PM
Location: PARI (Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute)
1 Pari Dr, Rosman, NC 28772
Camping Type: Car Camping
Cooking/Food: Patrol Cooking
(Patrols plan, bring & cook meals)
Cost: $72.00
Deadline to Register: Thursday, September 3, 2026
-PARI is a certified Dark Sky Park - red light flashlights & headlamps only! ABSOLUTELY NO WHITE LIGHT!!
-PARI has no cell service
-Late arrival, setting up in near darkness (red light headlamps useful)
-Don't forget tubing clothes/suits/shoes
-You may bring a telescope from home
Two merit badge options will be offered: Space Exploration or Astronomy.
