The Night Sky Over Big Bass Lake

Most kids that come from various cities are usually robbed of the experience of viewing the night sky as it really is due to lighting systems that each community utilizes. But in a rowboat on Big Bass Lake the night sky was ablaze with stars. On a boys club trip that very first night one of the kids noted that. “Look at all them stars!”

At times I took the kids on a short row near our beach just to marvel at the night sky. Even at our campsite on the beach the light of the fire does the same thing city lights does, it robs one of their night vision. For a moment reflect back to staring at a camp fire intently while listening to either stories or songs. Then as you glance behind you that light robs you of your night vision and everything is pitch black.

Even I had to marvel at the beauty of the night sky over Big Bass Lake on many of our rowing excursions. For the night sky to capture the full attention of those youngsters was truly amazing. Some had never seen a sky full of stars before and the wonder of their eyes taking that all in made each trip to Michigan well worth it.