There’s a place in Pennsylvania where the universe unfolds above you like a cosmic tapestry that would make Van Gogh question his life choices.
Cherry Springs State Park sits quietly in Potter County, an 82-acre pocket of darkness that’s become the astronomy enthusiast’s equivalent of finding a golden ticket to Wonka’s factory.
While millions of Americans can barely spot the Big Dipper from their backyards, visitors to this remote park can see so many stars it’s almost disorienting.
You might think you need to travel to some remote desert in Chile or the Australian outback to see a proper night sky, but Pennsylvania’s been keeping this astronomical treasure hidden in plain sight…