{"id":106502,"date":"2025-08-24T12:19:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T12:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/106502\/"},"modified":"2025-08-24T12:19:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T12:19:11","slug":"raw-real-and-full-of-wonder-connect-with-the-cosmos-at-u-p-dark-sky-jamboree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/106502\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Raw, real and full of wonder:\u2019 Connect with the cosmos at U.P. dark sky jamboree"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"4ZIGMLHELBFJNF3KCDOMCSBSQU\">HOUGHTON, MI \u2013 A celebration of the cosmos is coming to Michigan\u2019s Upper Peninsula. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"MWLI3QNILRDVJIIZSVIHFLA7AA\">The first Great Lakes Aurora Dark Sky Jamboree is scheduled for Sept. 11-14 in Houghton, a town in the dark-sky haven of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Organizers have dubbed it GLAD JAM for short. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"3PMR4IFD2NB2XJDTPD4RSVRBRQ\">\u201cGLAD JAM is a reflection of who we are in the Keweenaw,\u201d said Brad Barnett, executive director of Visit Keweenaw. \u201cThis place has always inspired curiosity \u2013 about nature, the universe and our place in it. GLAD JAM invites people to slow down, look up and connect with the magic of our dark skies in a way that\u2019s distinctly Keweenaw: raw, real and full of wonder.\u201d <\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Great Lakes Aurora Dark Sky Jamboree\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"hero-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A3KHS43FOJC7BDEGID4AWMEKCU.jpg\" \/>The first Great Lakes Aurora Dark Sky Jamboree is scheduled for Sept. 11-14, 2025, in Houghton, Mich. The event offers night hikes, twilight yoga, panel discussions, photography exhibits and more.Isaac Diener Photography | Visit Keweenaw<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"I3MHV6FKMRDRRL4CDLXE2CSO5U\">Visit Keweenaw teamed up with Michigan Aurora Chasers to organize the event. GLAD JAM promises to blend stargazing with science, storytelling and art for an unforgettable experience. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"FKFPH25HQRGZFCHUQBNV2OJFVM\">Events include a reception with music, night sky photography and a keynote address from Melissa, Kaelin, founder of Michigan Aurora Chasers and author of \u201cBeyond the 45th Parallel: The Beginner\u2019s Guide to Chasing Aurora.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"H4DNDGDJ65C3NFUU6IOICZIMC4\">There will also be stargazing opportunities, observatory tours, guided hikes, twilight yoga, photography and science workshops, open mic sessions and panel discussions. <\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Great Lakes Aurora Dark Sky Jamboree\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"hero-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ICOXGEGZ2BCDPGVHY2H4OWXP7A.jpg\" \/>The first Great Lakes Aurora Dark Sky Jamboree is scheduled for Sept. 11-14, 2025, in Houghton, Mich. The event offers night hikes, twilight yoga, panel discussions, photography exhibits and more.Kris Bethea | Visit Keweenaw<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"I5NBGDRGT5FODFGHQZFO5FO24Y\">The Keweenaw Dark Sky Park will be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, for stargazing. It\u2019s the only dark sky park in the U.P. certified by DarkSky International. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"674NORSN4VBKLCAQOQQOV6INYM\">Some events are open to the public, while others require registration. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitkeweenaw.com\/glad-jam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.visitkeweenaw.com\/glad-jam\/\">Click here<\/a> to view the full schedule and to register. <\/p>\n<p>If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancelocal.com\/advancelocalUserAgreement\/user-agreement.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">User Agreement<\/a> and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and\/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancelocal.com\/advancelocalUserAgreement\/privacy-policy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"HOUGHTON, MI \u2013 A celebration of the cosmos is coming to Michigan\u2019s Upper Peninsula. 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