Astrophotography

National park astrophotography guides — dark sky parks, Milky Way timing, camera settings, and the best stargazing spots.

Grand Teton Astrophotography Guide

Grand Teton sits at Bortle Class 2 — dark enough for Milky Way shadows in July. Nikon Z6II settings, 12-month visibility calendar, and best shooting locations for 2026.

May 1, 2026

Canyonlands National Park Astrophotography Guide

Mesa Arch frames the Milky Way rising over the canyon at 2am — no other dark sky location replicates this. Gold-Tier IDA, Bortle 1–2, full Z6II settings inside.

April 23, 2026

Death Valley Astrophotography Guide

Death Valley is Bortle Class 1 — dark enough for the Milky Way to cast shadows on the ground. Here's where to shoot, when to go, and exact Z6II settings.

April 16, 2026

Arches National Park Astrophotography Guide

Arches is a Bortle Class 2 dark sky park 5 miles from Moab — shoot the Milky Way through North Window Arch at midnight and the city ceases to exist.

April 13, 2026