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Guatemala: A model for astrotourism around the world

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My journey to experience the night sky in Guatemala. This past December I traveled to Guatemala to learn about …

January 30, 2024

Forested trail in Oxford, New Zealand

Oxford Forest Conservation Area named New Zealand’s second International Dark Sky Park

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Oxford, New Zealand Oxford Forest Conservation Area, covering 11,350 hectares, has been certified as the newest International Dark Sky …

January 30, 2024

Arial view of a small town nestled between red rock desert mesas.

The Town of Castle Valley becomes Utah’s fourth International Dark Sky Community

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Castle Valley, Utah The Town of Castle Valley proudly announces that it is now Utah’s fourth International Dark Sky …

January 27, 2024

Works change a street light in the dark sky community of Prestegne, Wales.

Presteigne and Norton is certified as the first International Dark Sky Community in Wales

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Powys, Wales Presteigne and Norton became the first community in Wales to be designated as an International Dark Sky …

January 11, 2024

Two people look at a star filled sky from a warm lit deck at night.

Pack your bags! The DarkSky Approved Lodging Program is now live.

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On January 9th, 2023, DarkSky International officially launched the highly anticipated DarkSky Approved Lodging Program. This new program offers …

January 9, 2024

Welcome sign, Jonestown, Texas

Jonestown becomes Texas’s ninth International Dark Sky Community

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Jonestown, Texas The City of Jonestown, Texas, USA, has been officially designated as an International Dark Sky Community by …

January 8, 2024

A small coastal village in the distance with sand dunes in the foreground.

Dark Sky Park Bulbjerg becomes Denmark’s second International Dark Sky Park

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Jutland, Denmark Dark Sky Park Bulbjerg, administered by Hawboernes Association in Lild Strand, was certified as Denmark’s second International …

December 14, 2023

A tent cabin at night, glowing slightly with yellow light, while the stars shine above.

DarkSky Approved Lodging guidelines

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DarkSky Approved Lodging complements the Dark Sky Places program by recognizing overnight accommodations where the Milky Way is visible.

July 8, 2025

Shooting star and starry sky above a bluff in Wyoming.

Sinks Canyon State Park named first International Dark Sky Park in Wyoming

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LANDER, WYOMING, USA Today, Sinks Canyon State Park achieved the honor of being designated Wyoming’s first-ever International Dark Sky …

November 20, 2023

Saguaro cacti silhouetted by a starry sky.

Saguaro National Park becomes world’s ninth Urban Night Sky Place

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TUCSON, ARIZONA, USA The National Park Service and DarkSky International are pleased to announce Saguaro National Park’s certification as …

November 13, 2023

Vercors named fifth International Dark Sky Reserve in France

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AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES REGION, FRANCE The Regional Natural Park of Vercors has been designated as an International Dark Sky Reserve by …

September 26, 2023

Mehmet Dursun: Illuminating Turkey’s Dark Skies

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Each month, DarkSky International features a DarkSky Advocate from the worldwide network of volunteers who are working to protect …

August 29, 2023