Capture the stars! PA Great Outdoors stargazing photo contest open October-December
- by Guest Contributor
- October 14, 2024
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Information from the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau
Did you know that our area has some of the darkest skies in the country? Our velvety black skies are perfect for admiring the stars, meteor showers, the full moon, and even sometimes the aurora borealis!
Capture the beautiful night sky and stars in a photo… and you could even win some prizes! There are many great places to go stargazing in Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region, part of the Pennsylvania Wilds that includes the counties of Cameron, Elk, and Forest. If you capture some of those special starry skies with a photo while traveling in the PA Great Outdoors region, consider entering it into the latest photo contest.
Whether you live in the region or have taken a photo while traveling here, you’re invited to enter the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau’s Stargazing Photo Contest!
“Our photo contests are very popular with travelers and locals alike,” said John Straitiff, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau. “This contest gives people the chance to show off their photos highlighting the natural beauty of the dark skies and incredible stargazing opportunities in the region.”
How to enter
The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau’s 2024 Stargazing photo contest runs from October through December 2024.
To enter complete the entry form and upload your photos at VisitPAGO.com/contest. The only requirements are that the photos meet the Stargazing photo contest theme and must be taken in either Cameron, Elk, or Forest Jefferson Counties.
Voting and prizes
Finalists’ photos for the contest period will be posted online with the four entries receiving the most votes winning the following cash prizes: 1st Place $100, 2nd Place $75, 3rd Place $50, and 4th Place $25.
About the PA Great Outdoor Visitors Bureau:
Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region consists of Cameron, Elk, and Forest Counties. It is home to the state’s wild elk herd, Cook Forest State Park, two nationally designated Wild & Scenic rivers and rolling mountains filled with hiking trails. Each season brings new beautiful landscapes and opportunities for outdoor adventure. Learn more at www.visitpago.com or call 814-849-5197.
