You are registered for the Bickleton Drive & Observatory on June 27/28, 2026. Please arrive at the start location with a full tank of fuel and an empty bladder!

Observatory information:

A WA State Parks Discover Pass is required to park on-site and must be displayed in vehicle at all times. Passes are available for purchase at the Observatory: $10 day-pass, $45 annual (new price).
Telescope observation is unavailable to latecomers and programs do not restart. Please be on time at 9 PM.
Bring warm clothes. Program includes outdoor activities and domes are not heated.
Check the weather & moon page at https://www.goldendaleobservatory.com/visit.html for viewing conditions.
Some telescope observation entails climbing a mobile staircase.
Park grounds close at sunset to visitors without appointments (we have an appointment).
No oversized vehicle parking in main lot; drop-off only. Please use designated areas.
PLEASE turn your HEADLIGHTS OFF in the Observatory main parking lot. NO BRIGHT FLASHLIGHTS on campus.
·Animals, including pets and emotional support companions, are not permitted and outdoor evening programs are not considered "pet-friendly"; trained service animals are permitted upon clarification as per State and Federal regulations (check the Observatory FAQ page for more info). Due to past incidents, we do not recommend bringing animals to Goldendale Observatory.

ROOM RESERVATIONS:

If you are doing the 2 day option, there is a block of rooms reserved under 'Porsche Club' for $116/night plus tax at the Quality Inn in Goldendale. Contact Shantel at (509) 773-5881. Make sure to book your room immediately after registering on MSR.

Brunch on Sunday is at Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie, 408 E. 2nd St., The Dalles, Oregon. The website is at https://www.provencepdx.com/pp-thedalles.