Last updated: July 22, 2025
Thing to Do
Stargaze Along NM-4

NPS/Stan Ford
As an International Dark Sky Park, Valles Caldera National Preserve offers outstanding opportunities for night sky viewing. Park rangers offer year-round night sky programs and special events like full moon hikes, meteor shower watch parties, stargazing with telescopes, and astrophotography workshops. Visitors are also welcome to experience the night sky on their own at the Valle Grande overlooks along NM State Route 4, which are open 24/7 for public sky viewing.