Elk Rapids Almanac-October 2018
Early October _I saw two swans flying along the shoreline in Memorial Park, a heron standing at the mouth of the river, and a heron sitting in a tree at the entrance to the Dam Beach--all last week. I have never seen a heron in a tree. It seemed to be tormenting a crow in the next tree over. _Terri Reisig
October 21-November 9_Continuing from October 2 through November 9, the Orionids meteor shower will peak on October 21.
November 17_Watch for the Leonids meteor shower, one of the most dazzling meteor showers of the year, which every few decades produces a meteor storm where more than 1000 meteors an hour can be seen. They get their name from the location of their radient in the constellation of Leo. The best places for watching the meteor shower in the village are the Dam Beach and the Old Bathing Beach, and just about any place outside the village and away from street lights. And hope for a clear sky.
November sky coming up--For a great fall adventure, when the skies seem especially clear and beautiful, visit the Headlands International Dark Sky Park, located 2 miles west of downtown Mackinaw City, and only about 1 ½ hours drive from Elk Rapids, with beautiful scenery all along the way. This is a Michigan destination not to be missed, a great place for families, with plenty of lodgings nearby.
Check their website at www.midarkskypark.org for information and a calendar of events such as: Oct. 27, the 10th Annual Headlands Challenge----- walk the one-mile paved entrance to the headlands lined with candles and other spooky things, and then star gaze on the viewing platform with telescopes.
Early October _I saw two swans flying along the shoreline in Memorial Park, a heron standing at the mouth of the river, and a heron sitting in a tree at the entrance to the Dam Beach--all last week. I have never seen a heron in a tree. It seemed to be tormenting a crow in the next tree over. _Terri Reisig
October 21-November 9_Continuing from October 2 through November 9, the Orionids meteor shower will peak on October 21.
November 17_Watch for the Leonids meteor shower, one of the most dazzling meteor showers of the year, which every few decades produces a meteor storm where more than 1000 meteors an hour can be seen. They get their name from the location of their radient in the constellation of Leo. The best places for watching the meteor shower in the village are the Dam Beach and the Old Bathing Beach, and just about any place outside the village and away from street lights. And hope for a clear sky.
November sky coming up--For a great fall adventure, when the skies seem especially clear and beautiful, visit the Headlands International Dark Sky Park, located 2 miles west of downtown Mackinaw City, and only about 1 ½ hours drive from Elk Rapids, with beautiful scenery all along the way. This is a Michigan destination not to be missed, a great place for families, with plenty of lodgings nearby.
Check their website at www.midarkskypark.org for information and a calendar of events such as: Oct. 27, the 10th Annual Headlands Challenge----- walk the one-mile paved entrance to the headlands lined with candles and other spooky things, and then star gaze on the viewing platform with telescopes.
Each year, we line the 1-mile paved entrance path to the Headlands with candles and other spooky creations and invite you to experience the dark walk by star shine and candlelight. The gift shop will be open and astronomers will be out on the viewing platform with telescopes.
Refreshments provided!
The whole evening is FREE and Open to the public!
Wear your spookiest Halloween Costume!
+++For even more night sky adventure, check out the free phone app SkyView Lite, guaranteed to entertain children of all ages all night.
Refreshments provided!
The whole evening is FREE and Open to the public!
Wear your spookiest Halloween Costume!
+++For even more night sky adventure, check out the free phone app SkyView Lite, guaranteed to entertain children of all ages all night.