Watoga State Park is known for its darkness. The park is pitch black at night. Stargazers have enjoyed the view since it opened to the public in July 1937.
Windows to the Heavens
West Virginia’s rural landscape offers stargazers a respite from urban light pollution. This story was originally published in the February 2015 issue of Wonderful West Virginia. written by Mikenna Pierotti When the sun sets in Calhoun County, something unusual happens. At least it’s unusual in the heavily populated eastern half of