Stargazer

A blanket, the backyard, and the whole sky to yourselves.

No telescope required — though we'll tell you how to use one if you have it. This is the night you finally look up. We send a sky map keyed to your date and the Fort Smith sky, a short guided tour of what's overhead this season, and tips on the darkest spots near the River Valley to escape the glow — your backyard works, but a short drive toward Mount Magazine or out past Chaffee Crossing is even better. Plus a stovetop hot cocoa recipe that ruins the powdered stuff forever. Build the nest of blankets, dim the porch light, and let the conversation drift the way it only does in the dark.