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Interview with Felly Day on Staying at Hierve El Agua

Felly Day has been traveling full time for the last five years and she loves traveling for waterfalls. She was starting a new journey that was to begin in Mexico then continue down to Central America, but Covid happened, and her stay was extended in Mexico. I asked her what is that one Experience You Should Have in Mexico and she replied with, "Spend the Night at Hierve El Agua". Read on to learn about experiencing Hierve El Agua, and how to spend the night at Hierve El Agua.

What is Hierve El Agua and Why Visit?

Hierve El Agua means "Boils the Water" and it is the second-largest petrified waterfall in the world in Oaxaca Mexico. You can go and swim in the pools above this petrified waterfall and have an experience like none other. This is a well-known site, but if you know the secret, you can spend the night here. At night, the stars shine bright as there is no light pollution there. If you spend the night there, you can spend sunrise at a petrified waterfall, a world-famous site, and have it mostly to yourself. With the right weather, you could enjoy a petrified waterfall, a night swim, a fire, and twinkling stars all in one evening. Now that is an experience you should have.

Hierve El Agua at Sunrise Photo by Felly Day

Where is Hierve El Agua

It's about 70 KMs from Oaxaca City. You can get there in about 2 hours with public transit, or 1.5 hours if you have the right car and guts to drive up yourself. Grab a cab to Mitla from Oaxaca (40 pesos), then hop on a truck with a bench from Mitla to Hierve El Agua (50 pesos), which will take you up switchbacks on the side of a cliff.

Hidden Gem: Spend the Night in a Cabin at Hierve El Agua

Most visit Hierve El Agua by taking a tour bus, but there is another way of experience this magical place. The locals know about the cabins at Hierve El Agua, but there isn't much information about it on the web. The cabins are basic, when Felly went there were 6 cabins. They had a single bed, double bed, bathroom, and they are cheap! You can't reserve them online, and there is no advertisement for the cabins, so they are usually empty.

When you get to Hierve El Agua, you need to ask at the gate if you can stay at the cabins, Cabina por favour? During the peak tourist season, the cabins were empty, so it's a good bet you can stay. The cabins at Hierve El Agua cost 200 pesos per person and access to Hierve El Agua is 25 pesos per person.

Food Options

There are restaurants at Hierve El Agua, but they close early, so if arriving at night to a sleepover, you will need to bring your own food. Grab some homemade tortillas, beans, rice, and cheese, and you're set.

What to Bring to Hierve El Agua?

* Swimsuit* Sunscreen* Food* Extra water* Your family

What Else to Know

There was no Wifi or cell signal there, so be prepared to be off the grid. This is a clothed experience, so make sure you bring your swimsuit, this is not Breitenbush! The tourists get there late morning and they leave by sunset, but if you stay the night, then you can have the place mostly to yourself.

Hierve el Agua, natural rock formations in the Mexican state of Oaxaca

Accessibility

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Interview with Brittany Rizzuto on Hiking Antelope Canyon

Brittany Rizzuto (@miss_rizzo on Instagram) is not a stranger to Experiences You Should Have Podcast. She joined us for the Hiking to Havasupai Falls episode and came back to share her experience about hiking Antelope Canyon in Arizona. Rizzo is a female solo traveler, who's been to 60 countries and on a mission to capture the earth's beauty and inspire others to do the same. Check out her site, theadventurequeen.com to follow her travels!

@Miss_Rizzo Hiking Lower Antelope Canyon

What is Antelope Canyon and How Do You Get There?

Antelope Canyon a slot canyon, in northern Arizona. It's separated into two parts, lower and upper. Its name means the place where water runs through the rocks. This amazing "crack in the ground" is something you wouldn't notice until you're right on it. Inside, amazing swirls of canyon envelope you with bits of blue sky peeking in. If you go at the right time you can see awe-inspiring sunbeams shine down onto the majestic rock landscape.

Antelope Canyon is on Navajo land in Northern Arizona, and not far from Utah's southern border.

Visiting Antelope Canyon and Covid-19

Antelope Canyon is closed for the rest of 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. That said, now's the time to think about future travel and plan a bucket list experience for one day. Visit the Antelope Canyon site for future Covid closure updates. You can currently join a waitlist to hike Antelope Canyon, so have a spot when it does open back up.

Photo by Brittany Rizzuto (@miss_rizzo)

A Tale of Two Canyons (Upper & Lower)

Antelope Canyon is divided into two different canyons, Upper and Lower and they offer very different experiences. Tour companies offer separate tours for these canyons, so make sure you know which one you want to experience. Let's compare Upper Canyon Vs. the Lower Canyon:

Upper Antelope Canyon

* Shorter (1.5 hours)* Higher Chance of Seeing 'Beam of Light'* Typically more crowded* Higher Cost than Lower ($50-$200)* Accessible to Physically Limited Travellers

Lower Antelope Canyon

* Longer Hike (2.5 hours)* Claustrophobic* Tight Curves and Twists* No Sunbeams* Cheaper ($50-$90)* More Adventurous* Fewer Crowds* Easier to Take Photos* Need to be Reasonably Fit (able to climb down a ladder)* Not Accessible

Photo of Brittany Rizzuto Hiking Lower Antelope Canyon, AZ

When is the Best Time to Hike Antelope Canyon?

There are significantly fewer crowds in the winter and the prices are lowered during the off season. The best time to see the light beams in the upper canyon is Mid-March and Mid-October.

Upper Antelope Canyon Light Beam

Booking a Tour

You will need to book through a tour company like Ken's Tours or book a local Navajo Guide to hike Antelope Canyon.

What Should You Bring to Hike Upper or Lower Antelope Ca...

In a world where non essential travel is not recommended it's time to enjoy our home and what is around us. One of the things I am happy about in 2020 is getting to know my neighbors more. While we couldn't go outside while we had the fires here in Oregon, the rest of 2020, we've been able to have coffee outside and have gotten to know our neighbors from a distance, and it's been lovely.

I've made it a mission to find out my neighbor's birthdays and what would be a special treat... whether it's savory or sweet, and have been delivering baked goods to my neighbors. Yes, I totally hopped on the bread train with everyone else this year and am putting those new skills to work.

I challenge you, to put yourself out there, go knock on your neighbor's door, whether it's right next door, 2 houses down or a mile away and find out when their birthday is. Learn about their past and cultivate a new relationship as we are in a crazy time in our lives.

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Going Crabbing: Interview with Dr. Alan Snyder

I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Alan Snyder for this fun episode on crabbing in the Chesapeake Bay. Dr. Snyder was born and raised in Baltimore, MD where both eating and catching crab is part of the culture. Seafood and Old Bay are also in your blood if you're from Baltimore, personally, my 2 favorite things! If you love eating crab, then please read on!

Listen to the episode above to get the full experience. Also, check out Dr. Alan Snyder's podcast, Boo's Your Daddy, a 30-minute unscripted podcast where they drink a beer and tell comical stories about life with a game of Trivia.

Dr. Alan Snyder eating his Crab with a Natty Boh Beer

Experience Crabbing

When you go crabbing, it's a lot more complicated than fishing; there is a lot more preparation involved. If you have a boat, you're going to set up a massive line with a buoy, and a cinder block and tie bait on your line every 10-15 feet or so. I know it sounds weird, but the best crab bait is chicken necks. If chicken necks aren't your thing, you can use eel and fish guts as bait. You slowly feed the line over a PVC pipe, the crabs then hold onto the chicken necks, and as the line comes up, you pull the crab up with nets. There are other ways to capture crab: fishing poles, traps, professional crates, etc.

You need to make sure based on what state you're in that you have the correct permit and proper size before you capture them, cook them, and eat them.

When is the Best Time to go Crabbing on the Chesapeake Bay?

You can go crabbing year round on the Chesapeake Bay, but the best time for going crabbing is the end of summer or fall months.

Preparing and Cooking Crab

When you're preparing crab, fill the bucket or cooler with ice, and put them right side up. It dulls their movement and feeling and makes it easier to cook them. It takes about 20-30 minutes to steam crabs. If there is any blue or green coloring left on the crabs, you'll need to keep cooking them. Alan recommends using beer, rock salt, and plenty of Old Bay Seasoning when steaming!

While this post is about east coast crab, here's a video on how to break down a Dungeness Crab (west coast crab).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48WTCnF2rSQ

Alan's Favorite Way to Eat Crab

Crab Cakes are Alan's favorite way to eat crab. It's 90% crab meat (jumbo lump back fin meat), broiled with an egg, parsley, squirt of yellow mustard, mayo, few ritz crackers with lemon juice and of course Old Bay. Alan is a purist and doesn't like tartar sauce on his crab.

If you're a beer drinker and on the East coast, then pop open a Natural Bohemian Beer--Natty Boh beer, is the best drink to have with your crab when in Maryland.

When eating crab, make sure you're eating just the meat from the legs and back.

Maryland Crab Cakes

This crab cake recipe is 90% crab meat and is best eaten wtih a Natural Bohemian Beer and provided by Dr. Alan Snyder

* 1 lb backfin crab meat* 1 egg* 1 tbsp mustard* 1 tbsp mayo* 1 tbsp old bay* 1 tbsp parsley* 8 Ritz crackers crushed* 1 tbsp lemon juice

* Mix together all of the above ingredients* Broil at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes

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Interview with Gary Arndt

Gary Arndt from Everything Everywhere (which was named one of the Top 25 blogs in the world by Time Magazine) has been to every state twice, and over 200 National Parks. When I asked him what was one of his favorite National Parks, he responded with Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. Listen to the above podcast episode to get the full experience.

Gary Arndt from the award winning travel blog, Everything Everywhere

Why Go to Theodore Roosevelt National Park?

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is in Western North Dakota, and it's not a place that lot of people have heard of or know about. Finding less crowded National Parks is a bonus, especially during a global pandemic. The park gets its name because it is where Theodore Roosevelt worked before he got into a career in politics.

If you are in the vanlife movement or are road-tripping across the US, it's easy to get to because Theodore Roosevelt National Park is directly off of Interstate 94, which runs from Seattle to Boston.

The sunsets on the prairie are amazing because they go on forever. If you can catch a rainstorm while you're on the prairie as well, they are amazing experiences you should have. While there are hiking and trails, you can see bison, mule deer, wild horses, and prairie dogs easily from your car. It's the closest thing to a safari that Gary has seen in North America.

While there are hiking and trails, you can see bison, mule deer, wild horses and prairie dogs easily from your car. Theodore Roosevelt National Park is the closest thing to a safari you can see in North America. -Gary Arndt (Everything Everywhere Travel Blog)

Photo by Gary Arndt

When to Visit and Where to Stay when Visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park

The best time to visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park is summer or early fall. In the wintertime, there may be blizzard conditions, and there won't be a whole lot to see.

You'll find hotels, camping, and restaurants in Medora, North Dakota. Lower your expectations on accommodations, don't expect luxury or 5-star hotels in the deep west. This area is full of steakhouses and similar fanfare.

Visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic

Currently, you do not need a reservation to visit the park, because the number of visitors there is very low. As of Fall 2020, the Visitor's Center is closed, but you can do everything else you had planned to do in the park.

You still need to pay to get in, which is $20 per vehicle, and if you're planning on visiting multiple National Parks, it may be worth it to spend $80 for a National park Passport that lasts a year. There are also multiple National Park pass programs for Veterans, Seniors, 4th Graders, and US residents with a permanent disability.

Photo by Gary Arndt

Is Theodore National Park Accessible?

You can easily drive through the park and there are a handful of wheelchair accessible trails. Because it's in the plains, there is little to no vertical elevation. You can experience so much from your vehicle or just outside of it.

Photo by Gary Arndt

How Long Should You Spend at TR National Park?

Experiences You Should Have Podcast Show Notes on Vanlife

Interview with Sarah Michaud on Van Life

Listen to the above episode with Sarah Michaud from @michaudyoutheword (Insta) on vanlife, living in a van full time.

Sarah Michaud Exploring the US via Van Life

How did VanLife Begin?

Sarah was in a rut. She was working more than 40 hours a week and every cent she was making was going towards her mortgage and other bills. She was living paycheck to paycheck and living for the weekends. Her life was good, but she was missing something.

Sarah wanted to start living out her dreams and knew that she was the only person standing in her way. She had just come back from summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa and was feeling very motivated and determined. Sarah knew she was on the verge of a big change and vanlife was one of the ideas that were in her head.

That Easter she had a conversation with her family about selling her condo and buying a van and travel the country. Before she could blink, she was having conversations with her realtor about selling her condo to front the van costs. The condo was sold, the van was built, then she hit the road in February 2019 and began living in her van full time.

Sarah Michaud's Van Life

Life on the road

Since she hit the road, she's been to 40 states and 31 National Parks. Each park is so unique and different and somehow leaves Sarah amazed every single time. From the red rocks to volcanoes, to the granite of Yosemite, to the blue waters of Crater Lake, each place is so unbelievably majestic that it's hard to believe places like this exist.

Vanlife by Crater Lake

Working During VanLife

Sarah worked with her company to allow her to work a 30-hour workweek instead of 40 hours and was able to do work three 10-hour shifts. That allowed for four days of exploring. Wifi and phone service is usually nil when at National Parks and off the beaten path, so Sarah would go into town to work and had phone service through one provider and a mobile hot spot through another provider, which gave her more coverage.

It takes a bit of creativity, but with more employers allowing remote work, living in a van full time can become your reality.

VanLife during the Coronavirus Pandemic

When the COVID-19 pandemic started, Sarah was in Florida. Many van-lifers use nationwide gym memberships to shower, and soon that option for a shower disappeared. She immediately began to scramble to work her way to be near family in New England. She is now travelling more locally, and stays near family to use their amenities, and then go on small road trips.

Another option for vanlife during the pandemic is to use an outdoor shower with some sort of shower cover, or wear a bathing suit (better suited for warmer destinations).

Sarah recommends to be aware of each state's guidelines. Some require a mask, others a 14-day mandatory quarantine and proof of a negative Covid test. It is possible to travel during these times, but you need to be careful and respectful of people you come across.

Do your homework before arriving and look up what is open and available online, especially National Parks before you go. Many National Parks are taking reservations and some parts of the park are closed.

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How Climbing Mt. Rainer Came to Be

I interviewed Chris Tucker on his experience on climbing Mt. Rainier in Washington state. Chris is an avid climber and he and his friend, Marc, decided to climb the tallest peak in each state of the US. Mt. Rainier is the tallest mountain in Washington State, sitting at 14,411 feet, so a plan went into action to climb Mt. Rainier.

This wasn't his first time attempting to summit Mt. Rainier. Chris and Marc tried twice before that, but the conditions weren't favorable to summit. There is a saying that you'd rather be down here wishing you were up there than up there, wishing you were down here (old skydiving saying), but it works here too.

What was climbing Mount Rainier Like?

It took 2 days to climb Mount Rainier. They started the climb in the non-technical lower section. Chris and Marc loaded up their gear including the stove, camping pad, and sleeping pad, then crossed over the John Muir Snowfield. Twelve months out of the year, there is snowfall on the ground there. After 4 and a half hours, they made it to camp to have a rest.

Marc Redman and Chris Tucker Climbing Mt. Rainier

Most people wait to depart for the summit around midnight and 2 AM. You're at a high risk of snow and rockfall, and when the sun comes up, the risk increases. They left their pack at basecamp, then started the 7 hour journey to the summit.

Climbing down Mount Rainier was not the easy part. They had to descend down a 45 degree angle, were tired, and it was hard to focus. Climbing Mt. Rainier isn't for the unfit for faint of heart, it takes skill and dedication.

How dangerous is it to climb Mount Rainier

Marc and Chris wore a climbing harness and were strapped together. There are crevasses that are treacherous and dangerous to climb near. Slipping can cause you to fall into the mountain.

Another common problem is altitude sickness. If there are any problems, pills are not the answer, it's best to start the climb back down.

So yes, climbing Mt. Rainier is dangerous, but with the right training and guidance, you can mitigate risk on the mountain.

How Long does it take to climb Mount RAinier

That answer is variable based on conditions, the climber's skills. It takes 2 days minimum, if climbing on your own, but if climbing with a guided service, the average length of these trips is 4 days.

Are there Guided Services to Climb Mt. Rainier?

There are a multiple services you can use to climb Mount Rainier, and this is the preferred way to hike Mt. Rainier if you are not a seasoned and experienced technical mountain climber.

It costs about $1,400-$2000 plus the cost of your gear.

A few recommended Mt. Rainier guide services are:

* RMI Expeditions* International Mountain Guides* American Alpine Institute

You need to book a guide service early.

What type of skills do you need to climb mount Rainier

If you go with a guide, they can teach you want you need to know on the mountain to be safe including self arrest. That said, you still need to be in extremely good shape.

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The Aurora Chasers takes groups out in Fairbanks, Alaska, teaching them how to photograph the Northern Lights. They make sure they get great photos of the Aurora, and sends them home with a portrait of themselves in front of the Aurora.

Photo by the Aurora Chasers

We interviewed Ronn from the Aurora Chasers on experiencing the Aurora virtually, how COVID has affected his Aurora photography tour business in Alaska, and what to know if booking a tour in the future.

How were the Aurora Chasers Affected by COVID-19?

Since Covid-19 began, Ronn began to offer online, live stream workshops, building an Aurora photography course, and he's been putting together footage into an artistic film which will be finished in September. To view this film and stay updated, check out their Facebook and YouTube page for The Aurora Chasers. This is a great option for virtual travel if you are homebound this year.

https://youtu.be/7h23T5FQ9gw

What is the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights0?

The Northern Lights are a like a silent symphony of light dancing in teh sky. Electrons that travel from the sun bombard the gases in our atmosphere, they excite the molecules and atoms in the gases and cause them to give off photons or glowing light. No two nights are ever the same. Photos of the Aurora do not look the same as what the human eye will see.

Photo by the Aurora Chasers

How do the Aurora Chasers Find the Aurora?

They use data from NOAA and NASA which includes electron levels, proton levels, solar wind speeds and density of the particles to approximate good windows for viewing. They've gotten good at using multiple weather service data points to pinpoint the best clear spots for viewing.

The Aurora Chasers have been affected by COVID-19, and they are not in Alaska right now but plan to offer tours when travel isn't restricted. Contact the Aurora Chasers for more information on future tours.

When is the Best time to see the Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska?

Fall or February March are the best times to see and photograph the Aurora. If you visit in the Fall, the weather will be warmer, and most of the tourist attractions will be open. If you want that true Alaskan experience, you'll want to come in February or March, you'll have plenty of winter activities and clearer skies.

Photo by the Aurora Chasers

Northern Lights Photography Tips

* Tripod is a must* Use a wide and fast lens* Shoot with a higher ISO* Use a self timer* Dial in your white balance

If you would like to take a remote Aurora Photography Course through Ronn fill out the Contact form on Aurorachasers.com.

Want to Book a Northern light Photography Tour in Alaska?

Check in with the Aurora Chasers on when they are scheduling their northern lights tours in Fairbanks Alaska. They can let you know what type of equipment to bring and you can also rent nice camera equipment at a fair price.

Remember to bring proper attire including:

* Multi Layers* Smart Wool Undergarments* 2 Jackets* Down Filled Snow Pants* Parka* Headwear and Gloves

I was bit overzealous when I started this podcast in the Fall of 2017 and didn't include a trailer, so figured now is as good of a time as any.

About the Host: Gail Lovelace Menasco

I've always been a bit of an adventurer, but my first true adventure didn't start until I was a teenager. I worked at a Smoothie King in Nashville, Tennessee and my boss one day asked me what I wanted to do with my life. I thought about it, and looked at him and said, "I want to be on the bottom of the ocean surrounded by sharks." He was silent and nodded.

A few weeks later, I asked him if I could pick up more shifts after school. He said I could, but I needed to keep my grades up. He then said if I made all A's, he would do something very special for me.

I studied hard and showed him my report card. A few weeks later, he called me and told me he wanted to pay for my Open Water SCUBA certification. I was beyond elated and started taking private SCUBA classes after work, starting at 10 PM.

The Adventure Begins: The Graveyard of the atlantic

After getting my certification, I was hanging out at the local dive shop and spotted a flier for a trip to swim Sand Tiger Sharks in the Graveyard of the Atlantic... essentially on ship wrecks off the coast of North Carolina.

I needed more SCUBA certifications, my advanced and Nitrox, and started working on those certifications on my own. I started paying for the trip, $10 here, $20 there until the trip was paid off. I was going to North Carolina as Junior in High School to swim with sharks on shipwrecks.

I had actually planned this trip behind my mom's back, but came clean about the trip a week before and after a lot of deliberating, she let me go.

Before I knew, it, I was in North Carolina, with a group of middle aged men, and got to dive my first shipwreck and swim with the sharks.

Gail Swimming with Sand Tiger Shark in North Carolina - Junior in High School

More Adventures

In college, I found skydiving. I became a certified skydiver and jumped over 400 times around the United States. I loved jumping off anything I could including hot air balloons, helicopters and valued experiences. I met amazing people skydiving, many who are no longer here, including my friend, Marius who made this video of a jump we did together.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-UBvdMFfrE&list=FLl_kvDm8JrN0HwcZGVUfMMg&index=4

Gail's 25th Birthday Jump with a Good Friend

Finding Love

In 2010, I met the love of my life, Luke. Right after I met him, I left him to go swim with Great Whites and came back and soon we were dating. Luke has CP (Cerebral Palsy) and I wanted to share my adventures with him.

In 2012 I took him to Malaysia and he ended up finishing up his Scuba diving certification out there and dove one of the best dive sites in the world, Sipadan.

Gail and Luke at Kapalai Dive Resort

The Goal, Dive with Schooling Hammerheads

Luke had known that I had a goal of diving with schooling hammerheads since I was a girl. On my 30th birthday, (a few months after giving birth to our daughter) he gave me a card that said he had opened up a bank account for me labeled 'Cocos Island' and that we would be putting a little money in it each month, knowing that I would go dive with schooling hammerheads one day.

Cocos Island is one of the top places to go to see schooling hammerheads and it's not cheap to go,

Experiences You Should Have Podcast Show Notes

Right now, we are in a very interesting time in history. We’re not traveling, staying home more, and trying to learn life in this new normal. There are still amazing experiences that can be had while social distancing and one of those experiences is coming up very soon, The Perseids Meteor Shower.

For this episode of Experiences You Should Have, my guest is Nick Strobel. He has been teaching astronomy at Bakersfield College for 24 years and is the director of the William M Thomas Planetarium at Bakersfield College. He has his PhD in Astronomy from the University of Washington and he is the author of the Astronomy Notes website.

What is the Perseids Meteor Shower?

The Perseids meteor shower is essentially the earth running through the dust trail left behind a comet, Swift-Tuttle. While the Swift-Tuttle orbit takes 133 years to orbit the sun, Earth intersects with its debris trail, causing us to see shooting stars every August.

@Horizon Systems / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

How Does Perseids Meteor Shower Get its Name?

The meteor shower looks like it radiates from the constellation, Perseus, hence the name Perseids Meteor Shower. That said, meteors come flying across the sky in many directions.

When is the 2020 Perseids Meteor Shower and When does it peak?

The Perseids meteor shower runs mid-July through mid-August. The 2020 Perseid meteor shower will peak on August 11th and 12th. Because of the position of the moon this year, it's recommended to watch it before midnight.

Long time exposure night landscape with Milky Way Galaxy during the Perseids flow above the Beglik dam in Rhodopi Mountains, Bulgaria

How do you find dark sky to Watch it?

You want to go to a place where you can see the Milky Way and see the Little Dipper (not the big dipper). Ideally, you want to be in an area with elevation, so if you live in a valley, it's best to get to higher ground for viewing. While this list isn't comprehensive, it does list good dark sky viewing areas around the world.

Another option is to get in touch with your local astronomy club. They can point you in the right direction and provide some good viewing spots. Local to you.

If you find dark sky you may see 40-60 meteors per hour when it peaks.

Tips for watching the Perseids Meteor Shower

* Leave your telescope or binoculars at home, it's not needed to see Perseids.* Go to an area with dark sky, where you can view the little dipper.* In 2020, watch on August 11th or 12th at night before midnight.* Get a nice comfortable blanket or a chair that can lean back for good viewing.* Bring a friend to help you stay awake and help spot meteors flash across the sky.

Asteroid Vs Meteoroid Vs Meteor Vs Meteorite vs Comet

An Asteroid is any space rock that is larger than a meter across. A meteroid would be smaller than a meter. While its in space, it is still a meteroid. As that meteroid (or piece of it) passes through the atmosphere, it produces a trail, which is called a meteor. If the meteor survives passage and reaches the ground it's called a meteorite.