The only thing I can add~
I am trying to get something planned up towards the mountains the weekend of August 12th for the meteor showers.
I'd reckon up there you might be able to get some great views.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/space/august...JEKqgN4Ias0NUE
{Sorry if this doesn't pertain to your area...never bothered to read exactly the best places...mostly I want to get up to the mountains and this is a great reason...}