Perseids Meteor Shower: Stargazing at Fort Rock
Stargaze in the Oregon Outback, the largest contiguous dark sky shed in the United States
Friday - Sunday, Aug 7-9th & 14-16th, 2026
Photo by Christian Heeb
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Adventure: Join us for a night of meteor shower magic in the Oregon Outback. Our Perseids Meteor Shower tour will take us to Fort Rock, an ancient volcanic tuff ring that rises out of the flatness of the high desert. Lying just on the edge of the Oregon Outback Dark Sky Sanctuary, there will be minimal light pollution, allowing the Perseids meteor shower to truly shine! The astronomical forecast for each night indicates we will have good visibility of the meteor shower during our time at Fort Rock.
Naturalist Guided Experience: The tuff ring of Ft. Rock’s pinnacles rise above an ancient ocean bed and much like the geologic history of other Central Oregon formations such as Smith Rock, the area’s geology can be traced back to volcanic activity. It is an area that is locally referred to as the Sagebrush Ocean, a stunning piece of America’s landscape filled with raptors, coyotes and cowboys. The area is also home to some of the oldest evidence of human civilization in North America. Fort Rock is an absolutely incredible stargazing destination, lying just north of the Oregon Outback Dark Sky Sanctuary. The Oregon Outback as a whole, is the largest contiguous dark sky shed in the United States, boasting some of the best stargazing in the entire world.
We also have Perseids Meteor Shower Canoe Tours and Hiking Tours available on select dates from August 7th - 16th!
details
$140 per person
Dates: Aug. 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16th
Tour Time: 6:45pm - 11:45pm
Tour INCLUDES
Professional naturalist guide & award-winning interpretation
Adventure: Inspiring sunset hike and stargazing within one of Oregon’s most spectacular volcanic tuff rings
Drinks & Dessert: Hot cocoa & a local treat from Sparrow Bakery.
Transportation: Departing from our office
PLEASE BRING
Jacket/ layers for variable weather, hat, sunglasses
Temps will drop when the sun goes down!
Water or snacks if desired
Camp chair or blanket (for stargazing)
Weather & Visibility: We are fortunate to be on the dry side of the Cascades, getting over 300 days of clear skies and sunshine per year. With that said, this tour will run regardless of rain or cloudy skies. You can learn more about our weather policy here.
Tour Minimums: The minimum total number of guests for this tour is 8. We will reach out 2 weeks prior to the tour date if we do not have 8 guests signed up.
You can find all of our Dark Sky & Stargazing focused Special Events and Daily Tours here!
Accessibility: If you are interested in joining the tour but have mobility challenges, please call our office and inquire about the use of an AdvenChair. You can learn more about the AdvenChair and specific tours tailored for accessibility here.
Photo by Jay Geib
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