The campground was the first International Dark Sky Sanctuary in North America, as well as the first located on National Forest System lands. It spans 3.5 acres of the 3 million-acre Gila National ...

Experience astrotourism at these dark sky destinations, whether your vibe is full moon hikes and firepits or luxe alpine ...

Like its cousin forest bathing, star bathing is all about ... though you can also try it yourself in a dark sky area by getting comfortable, focusing on the sky and letting your eyes just wander ...

Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky. For genuinely dark skies ... to Jackson Demonstration State Forest inland from Fort Bragg and Point Arena-Stornetta Public ...

A new home has been found for the Scottish Dark Sky Observatory (SDSO ... deep within the Galloway Forest, the sky is literally teeming with stars. "It's the perfect location for the new SDSO ...

Oregon is noted for having the largest dark sky sanctuary in the world, as well as the best national park in the US for stargazing, and now, multiple towns are being recognized as official dark ...

International Dark Sky Places Program Manager. Nestled in the central part of Oregon, Sisters is a charming, western-style town of 3,475 surrounded by forest and the Cascade Mountains. With ...

thanks to its high elevation and the surrounding undeveloped Susquehannock State Forest. It became the first IDA International Dark Sky Park east of the Mississippi in 2008. The park staff works hard ...