The Center of the Universe

After contemplating the Milky Way and the amazing starfield on display in Glacier National Park, it was only natural for us to continue our space quest by locating the center of the universe.

Lucky for us, we were able to find it just a few hours away—in Wallace, Idaho. The town has proclaimed itself the “Center of the Universe,” and even has a metal marker imbedded in the main street concrete to commemorate the designation. Since our travel plans have temporarily been disrupted due to the smoke and haze-filled skies in the area due to wildfires in Oregon, we decided a visit to the northern Idaho town was in order.

The Center of the Universe is a bit different than we expected. Quiet streets and quaint shops dominate the scenery. Long stairways run from the downtown streets up into the surrounding neighborhoods, while tourists meander outside creative window displays of local businesses. I kinda pictured a more Jetson-esque environment for such a significant locale, but what the heck…it is great to know you can still get a tasty pizza throughout our vast astral system. -with Dinah DeLuca