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 ...

The U.S. Forest Service announced on Monday, Dec. 16 that Browns Canyon National Monument, near Salida, has been certified as the 18th International Dark Sky Place in Colorado by DarkSky ...

DENVER (KDVR) — The stars have aligned for 12 state parks across Colorado that will work with the International Dark Sky Place certification program to reduce light pollution in their locations.

France’s Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park has been officially designated as an International Dark Sky Reserve, recognizing the collective efforts of the region.

A dozen Colorado state parks are aiming to tamp down light pollution and make it easier for stargazers to check out the night skies with support from a new dark sky program. The Colorado State ...

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 ...