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Secluded in Black Mesa




Join us for an adventure to western Oklahoma under some of the darkest skies for some night sky photography and perhaps a meteor or two. 

With this being an outdoor event there is plenty of space to distance ourselves under the stars in Black Mesa.  Kenton Ok is approximately a 7-8 hour drive from Tulsa.  Our Itinerary will be to drive in on Thursday and head home on Sunday.  This gives us 3 nights to shoot under the stars.  More details will be sent to registrants when the event gets closer.  

*There will be NO group dinners pre-organized - You will be responsible for your own food/water items.

*There will be NO group accommodations pre-organized - You are responsible for reserving your own campsite, house or cabin.  Details below for reservations. 

A waiting list will appear when the event fills up, if your plans change please decline your reservation here on site so another member can be moved up from the wait list and please contact the event host. 

What will we do? 
*Sleep or explore on your own by day, photograph the milkyway with a small group nearby by night,
*We will meet in the evening before sunset to travel to some choice destinations. 

 

Where to Stay: 

  • Hoot Owl Guest Ranch: 
    http://hootowlguestranch.com/ - 2 cabins and house(580) 261-7789
  • Hitching post – (Multiple Homes/trailer/cabin in the town of Kenton. Homes are old and have mice. The cabin is located outside of town and is newer and no mice) 580-261-7413---availableJane Apple
  • Black Mesa BnB: http://www.bmbb1.com/1-580-261-7443- 1800-821-7204 Miss Vicki – Located south of Kenton -Bunkhouses with shared restroom/shower. Cabin- a very nice stay. Multiple rooms.
  • Mesa Valley Guest House: http://www.mesavalleyguesthouse.com/ : Single home with 4 bedrooms located just south of Kenton 1-580-516-1971 or 1-580-261-7439
  • Great Plains Bunk House – Multiple single bunk houses with shared facilities. Located in Wheeles, OK 27 miles from Kenton. https://www.okbunkhouse.com/1-580-426-2343 or 1-806-339-1359 ) 22 miles from Boise City OK, 32 miles from Clayton NM, 27 miles from Kenton OK, 17 miles from Felt OK)

What to Bring:

  • Camera capable of manual or bulb functions
  • Your Lens should have an infinity setting for focus or the ability to manually focus your lens under dark skies.
  • Bug Spray, portable chair, tripod, intervalometor or remote trigger are a must.
  • Red flash light- or you can use red vellum or balloon taped over flashlight.
  • Proper shoes- this is not flip flop country!
  • Be Aware!!! – This is the high desert so there is lots of wildlife including rattlesnakes and mountain lions.



When:
Thursday, August 13, 2020, 7:00 PM until Sunday, August 16, 2020, 1:00 AM
Where:
Black Mesa State Park, Kenton,OK
OK-325
Kenton, OK   7394
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Jeanie Eaton
Event Host
Category:
PHOTOG Event
Registration is closed - Event is full
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Cancellation Policy:
We will always try to reschedule events in the case they are cancelled. Any function that requires payment will need to speak with the host of the event for reimbursement.
Capacity:
6
Available Slots:
Filled
No Fee
No Fee

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