My family spent $500 on a trip to an astronomy festival at Great Basin National Park in Nevada. We'd go on the budget-friendly camping vacation again.
Katie Joll
The first time I visited Great Basin National Park, I was struck by its isolation and the incredible beauty of the landscape.
So when I learned the park hosts a multiday astronomy festival just after the new moon each September, I knew my family had to take a trip. Due to its minimal light pollution, the park is a spectacular spot for stargazing and partaking in family sky-watching activities.
My family of three and some friends attended the astronomy festival and camped at the park for three nights.
Here's a breakdown of how we spent our money, and why I would do it all again.