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Category: Observing Sites

Observing/Imaging sites submitted by members with reviews of amenities and pros/cons

Review: Lake Hudson Recreational Area

By Alex Swarzinkski Hello Lowbrows, The topic of observing at Lake Hudson comes up fairly often in our group. If you aren’t familiar with this site, it’s a large state park southwest of Adrian. This park was the first dark sky preserve in Michigan. From Ann Arbor, it’s around 60-75 minutes or 50 miles away….

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Portage Lake (Waterloo State Recreation Area)

Portage Lake (Waterloo State Recreation Area)

Observing Sites
Lutz County Park (Linden)

Lutz County Park (Linden)

Observing Sites
Alcona Park

Alcona Park

Observing Sites
Lake Hudson Recreation Area

Lake Hudson Recreation Area

Observing Sites

Observing Sites

These are sites, listed alphabetically, that are frequented by our Members, complete with pros and cons and a general review of the site’s suitability for visual and/or photographic observation.

Peach Mountain McMath Observatory

Peach Mountain McMath Observatory

Observing Sites

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