Astronomy Night Saturday, Jul 30, 2011 9 PM to 11 PM This event has already occurred.   (Archived) Providence Canyon is an ideal location to view night skies because there is virtually no light pollution. Join Columbus State University as they reveal the night skies through the use of telescopes and share mythological stories about the constellations. $5 parking. 229-838-4706. Location: Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area 8930 Canyon Road Lumpkin, GA United States 31815 Directions: GPS Coordinates: N 32.064445 | W -84.921913 Located 7 miles west of Lumpkin on Ga. Hwy. 39C. Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area 8930 Canyon Road Lumpkin, GA 31815 United States   PREVIOUS DATES  Saturday, Feb 2, 2013 Saturday, Nov 10, 2012 Saturday, Mar 17, 2012 Saturday, Nov 19, 2011 Saturday, Jul 30, 2011 Saturday, Mar 5, 2011