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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument - WikiMedia Commons Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz

Flagstaff Area National Monuments

The Flagstaff Area National Monuments, Walnut Canyon National Monument, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, and Wupatki National Monument were named International Dark-Sky Parks in 2016.

The monuments are located near Flagstaff, Arizona, a city with a population of over 65,000 people. In 2001 Flagstaff became the first International Dark Sky City and has progressive lighting codes that prevent unnecessary light pollution. 

A cooperative atmosphere between local astronomical observatories, the City of Flagstaff, and area land management agencies – and effective city and county outdoor lighting codes – render the Park’s dark skies relatively defensible despite their proximity to the city.

The Flagstaff Area National Monuments are supported by their member organization, Western National Parks Association.


Photo credit: Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument – WikiMedia Commons Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz

Published on: March 21, 2020

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