Zion National Park was certified as an International Dark Sky Park in 2021. National parks are some of the few places left in the country to see dark skies, and many are working to protect this endangered resource. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of dark skies while in the park – on any clear night, […]
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument was certified as an International Dark Sky Park in 2014. Parashant National Monument remains one of the most remote areas in the contiguous United States. The monument and surrounding geographic region are recognized for remarkable combinations of high elevation plateaus, excellent air quality, sparse population, and prevalent cloud-free weather all of […]
Natural Bridges National Monument
Natural Bridges National Monument was named the world’s first International Dark-Sky Park in 2007. Natural Bridges has made protecting its dark sky a priority so that people can enjoy the stunning river of light formed by the Milky Way rising over Owachomo Bridge. The goal of a Dark Sky Park is to preserve the skies […]
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Chaco Culture National Historical Park was certified as an International Dark-Sky Park in 2013. Chaco has long been considered by many night sky enthusiasts to be one of the best places in America to stargaze. Today, amidst this ancient landscape, visitors can experience the same dark sky that the Chacoans observed a thousand years ago. The […]