Stargaze under the warm Southern California night sky in the local Hurkey Creek Park located in our own Riverside County Santa Ana River Watershed. Beautiful Hurkey Creek Park is surrounded by vibrant green pine trees and astonishing mountain views creating the charm of a woodland recreation area.
Continuing August 16th, the Temecula Valley Astronomers will be at Hurkey Creek Park Amphitheater and will give a star gazing experience like none other. Have a chance to utilize cutting edge telescopes and equipment so that you can have a crystal-clear view of the stars.
The Temecula Valley Astronomers strive to spark interest in astronomy and cosmology through meetings, presentations, and other community outreach efforts. The members of the non-profit organization strive to share information about our universe.
Event dates are:
- August 16-17, 2019
- September 20-21, 2019
Festivities will begin at sunset. Hurkey Creek Park is located off Hwy 74 in the San Jacinto Mountains, only 4 miles southeast of the Mountain Center, near Lake Hemet at 56375 Highway 74 Mountain Center, CA 92561. For more information, click here.
Hurkey Creek Park has campgrounds that has 130 individual campsites. Various activities are offered for guests that include hiking, biking, etc. For more information on Hurkey Creek Park, click here.
