The Quadrantid meteor shower is expected to peak this weekend. If you’re trying to spot these elusive meteors streaking through the sky, bundle up and head somewhere dark. Consult this chart for the best viewing hours for your location + check out the Dark Skies International map for spots with lower light pollution. By our count, the darkest skies within driving distance are at Obed Wild and Scenic River in Wartburg, TN (~2 hours) + Cataloochee Ranch in Maggie Valley, NC (~3 hours 15 minutes).
We’ve talked about how to recycle live trees, but the holidays can also bring new electronics into our lives. If you’re ready to say sayonara to some old devices, you can safely recycle accepted items at the Reflection Riding Welcome Center from Tuesday, Jan. 13 through Saturday, Jan. 17 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
}})
