Author: Natasha Chortos

Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park

Reserves

France

The Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park is located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region of southwestern France, spanning the Gironde …

February 12, 2025

Tāhuna Glenorchy

Sanctuaries

New Zealand

The Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary is located at the Head of Lake Whakatipu in the Queenstown Lakes District …

February 3, 2025

Tāhuna Glenorchy becomes New Zealand’s fifth International Dark Sky Sanctuary

News

The Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary was certified as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary by DarkSky International

February 3, 2025

Sisters becomes the second International Dark Sky Community in Oregon

News

Sisters, Oregon, has been certified as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International…

January 22, 2025

Sisters, Oregon

Communities

U.S.A.

Sisters, Oregon, is located in the heart of central Oregon within Deschutes County, approximately 200 miles southeast of Portland …

January 22, 2025

Announcing the 2024 DarkSky award winners

News

Thank you to all the award winners and nominees for your continued hard work and dedication to the dark …

November 13, 2024

Camping Responsibly to Preserve Nature’s Beauty

News

Imagine listening to the gentle rustle of leaves, breathing in crisp mountain air, and gazing at star-filled skies untouched …

August 21, 2024

Coloring Pages for Summer Travel

News

It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere and families are hitting the road on exciting long-distance adventures! We at DarkSky …

July 15, 2024

Zen and the Stars with Mark Westmoquette

News

Astronomer, Zen Buddhist, author, and mindfulness teacher Mark Westmoquette shares how connecting with the night aids in well-being. Tell …

July 8, 2024

10 Tips for a Stellar DarkSky Camping Experience

News

Camping under a star-filled sky is a magical experience, especially for those of us in the DarkSky Community who …

July 3, 2024

Astrophotography 101: How to capture star trails

News

Photographers love to capture star trails because the concentric circles and arcs add movement and energy to their images, …

June 27, 2024

From the beach to the seafloor, light pollution interferes with marine life

News

For World Oceans Day (June 8, 2024), we’d like to discuss the growing threat of light pollution to marine …

June 8, 2024