Sleep Under Starry Skies: 12 Summer Backpacking Destinations

One of the best rewards after a long hike into the backcountry is relaxing in camp and gazing into a velvety night sky jam-packed with stars. Upcoming Starry Showers Perseids:August 12Orionids: October 21Leonids: November 16 & 17Geminids: December 13 See more dates and best viewing timeshere.