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2026 Dark Sky Telescope Programs at Hurricane Ridge:​​

Dress warmly -- It can be cold outdoors at 5242 feet (1598 meters).

If possible, please be on time for the introduction.

THE 2026 SUMMER SCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE PENDING APPROVAL

Sunday July 5 through Sunday July 19 - 11:00 pm

Tuesday August 4 through Tuesday August 11 - 10:15 pm

Wednesday August 12 through Tuesday August 18 - 10:00 pm

Wednesday September 2 through Friday September 4 - 9:15 pm

Saturday September 5  through Sunday September 13 - 9:00 pm

2026 Full Moon Hikes to Hurricane Hill:

A 3 mile round trip hike.  Meet at the Hurricane Hill trailhead.

The trailhead is a 1.5 mile drive beyond the Hurricane Ridge parking lot.

Please wear sturdy shoes.  A constellation tour will occur at the top of Hurricane Hill.

Sunday/Monday  June 28/29 - both begin at 9:30 pm

Tuesday/Wednesday July 28/29 - both begin at 9:00 pm

Friday/Saturday August 28/29 - both begin at 8:00 pm

2026 It's Your Moon! - Telescope Programs

We will use telescopes to look closely at a 10 or 11 day old gibbous moon.  We will

share moon legends, fun facts, and observe features such as seas, craters and mountains.

Wednesday/Thursday June24/25 - both at 9:30 pm

Friday/Saturday July 24/25 - both at 9:15 pm

Saturday/Sunday August 22/23 - both at 8:30 pm

Saturday/Sunday September 19/20 - both at 7:30 pm

Olympic Telescope     2026 Schedule