Map
Detailed Information
- Place Types Museum
- Address Bruneau, ID 83604, USA
- Coordinate 42.9028005,-115.6916433
- Website https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/bruneau-dunes/observ
- Rating 4.6
- Compound Code W835+48 Bruneau, Idaho, United
Photos
Reviews
On the opposite bank of the Snake River, not far south of Mountain Home is a dune system boasting the largest single-structured dune in all of North America.nnThis monster rises 470 feet above the surrounding landscape, while the 4,800-acre park is a magnet for outdoor recreation.nnTo protect this delicate environment, no motorized vehicles are allowed on the dunes, but you can go camping, climbing, sandboarding and sledding and take hikes and horseback rides around the dunes.nnThe giant main dune is also footed by a lake that abounds with bluegill, so don’t forget your rod.nnThe night skies are dazzling in this unpopulated part of Idaho, and on Fridays and Saturdays, mid-March through mid-October there’s an astronomical observatory with a telescope that the public can use.
Although our interests were a bit different, this would be a good place to bring a family for an afternoon, or even in overnight stay in the campground or cabins. We were in the area and were curious on what Bruneau dunes was all about, so we stopped and looked around, it was pretty and interesting. We were most impressed with the lunch we had at the Bruneau One stop Cafe a few miles away.
I've been to some of the nation's top observatories including Kitt Peak and hands down my best viewing was at Bruneau Sand Dunes!nnCheck the calendar for moon and clouds, they have a site to check before you go. Spend an afternoon hiking up or sand boarding down (rentals onsite) and around the sand dunes.nnBook a campsite so you don't have to drive back after, although it's only 1 hr 15 min from Boise.nnLastly don't forget to do your part to protect the very rare dark sky we are privileged to have, and under constant threat.
This place is amazing!!! However I have a couple of visitor tips.n1) Purchase a red light in advance. It is super dark out there. The blacklights they sell are for viewing scorpions. The blacklights will ruin the night vision of other guests. Astronomers will thank you for not blinding us.n2) If you're into astronomy go a little later and wait for the family crowd to go down to view the big telescope.n3) Bring a telescope and a chair, you won't regret it!!!!
Great place to look at stars
Similar place
8799 S Desert Blvd, Anthony, TX 79821, USA
+1 512-486-5800
http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/travel/information-c
491 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA
+1 575-541-2137
http://www.las-cruces.org/museums
411 N Downtown Mall, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA
+1 575-522-3120
http://www.las-cruces.org/1608/Museum-of-Nature-Science
351 N Mesilla St #2567, Las Cruces, NM 88005, USA
+1 575-528-3444
http://museums.las-cruces.org/
250 Downtown Mall, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA
+1 575-541-2296
http://www.las-cruces.org/
737 S Campo St, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA
Unknown
Unknown
1151 Roadrunner Pkwy, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
Unknown
Unknown
1092 Kennedy Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88007, USA
+1 575-343-0486
Unknown
775 College Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA
+1 575-646-4714
http://zuhlmuseum.nmsu.edu/
3320 Rinconada Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
+1 575-250-7293
Unknown
1875 W Boutz Rd, Mesilla, NM 88046, USA
+1 575-526-6293
http://gadsdenmuseummesilla.com/
1280 E University Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA
+1 575-646-5161
http://univmuseum.nmsu.edu/
1308 E University Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA
+1 575-646-2545
https://uam.nmsu.edu/
3200 Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88005, USA
Unknown
Unknown
1589 Imperial Ridge, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
+1 800-274-0475
http://www.baskets-n-bags.org/
4100 Dripping Springs Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
+1 575-522-4100
http://www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org/
4100 Dripping Springs Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
+1 575-522-4100
http://www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org/