Author: Natasha Chortos

Badlands National Park earns International Dark Sky Park designation

Press release

Badlands National Park has been designated as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International, recognizing the park’s exceptional …

July 17, 2026

Badlands National Park

Parks

U.S.A.

Badlands National Park, located in western South Dakota, is known for its dramatic geologic formations, expansive mixed-grass prairie, and …

July 17, 2026

Protecting the night shift: 3 things you can do to protect nocturnal pollinators during Pollinator Week

News

When we think of pollinators, bees and butterflies often come to mind. But around the world, an equally important …

June 22, 2026

Alpes Azur Mercantour becomes first International Dark Sky Reserve to expand its certified boundaries

Press release

The Alpes Azur Mercantour International Dark Sky Reserve in southeastern France has become the first International Dark Sky Reserve…

June 17, 2026

Sunshine Coast

Reserves

Australia

Australia’s Sunshine Coast local government area is internationally recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, reflecting a strong and enduring…

June 8, 2026

Sunshine Coast becomes Australia’s second International Dark Sky Reserve

Press release

The Sunshine Coast hinterland is now officially home to Queensland’s first internationally recognised Dark Sky Reserve, uniting the community, …

June 8, 2026

Appalachian gateway to dark skies

Astrophotography

To gaze upon the night sky is to touch a memory older than time itself—a memory carried not in …

May 21, 2026

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Parks

U.S.A.

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in southwest Arizona protects over 330,000 acres of Sonoran Desert. Conveniently located as a …

May 15, 2026

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument officially designated as an International Dark Sky Park

Press release

The National Park Service and DarkSky International are pleased to announce Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument as an International …

May 15, 2026

International Dark Sky Week 2026 “Go Dark” campaign reaches millions worldwide

News

International Dark Sky Week 2026 was one of the most successful global celebrations of the night since the annual …

May 13, 2026

Apache Junction Municipal Complex

Urban Places

U.S.A.

The City of Apache Junction’s City Hall campus is located in Apache Junction, Arizona, at the base of the …

May 12, 2026

Apache Junction Municipal Complex certified as an Urban Night Sky Place

Press release

DarkSky International is pleased to announce the official certification of the City of Apache Junction’s City Hall campus as …

May 12, 2026