SUZY STUMP: STARGAZER NIGHTS >>>

Every so often, on cloudless nights that follow slow traffic days, smog makes a deal with the atmosphere and agrees to cut out early so South Sounders can see those white, twinkling things Midwesterners and mountain purists call “stars.” But apparently billions of these star things are floating around up there every night in patterns that form tangible-looking objects â€" and better yet, it’s freakin’ dark in the mountains. 

So load up the kids next Monday and head to Crystal Mountain Hotels, Alta Crystal Resort and the Mount Rainier Cabin Rentals to check out the Perseids meteor shower Aug. 11-14 in the dark woods.

LINK: Crystal Mountain Hotels
LINK: Alta Crystal Resort
LINK: Mount Rainier Cabin Rentals