Author: Natasha Chortos

Trinchera Ranch

DarkSky Approved Lodging

U.S.A.

Tucked against the backdrop of Colorado’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Trinchera Ranch spans more than 172,000 acres of protected …

August 19, 2025

DarkSky International launches new Port Marine Terminal Lighting program

Press release

DarkSky International, the leading global authority on light pollution, has launched a groundbreaking new certification program to bring responsible …

August 19, 2025

DarkSky International announces winners of the 2025 Capture the Dark photography contest

Press release

DarkSky International is proud to announce the winners of Capture the Dark 2025, the premier global nighttime photography contest.

August 13, 2025

Liberty Hill, Texas named International Dark Sky Community

Press release

Known for its limestone hills, oak woodlands, and wide-open skies, Liberty Hill has long cherished its rural roots and …

July 23, 2025

New DarkSky Approved pickleball complex shines sustainably in Champaign, Illinois

Press release

DarkSky International is proud to announce a newly certified DarkSky Approved Outdoor Sports Lighting project in Champaign, Illinois.

July 22, 2025

Liberty Hill, Texas

Communities

U.S.A.

Known for its limestone hills, oak woodlands, and wide-open skies, Liberty Hill has long cherished its rural roots and …

July 22, 2025

International Dark Sky Places Program Advocacy 2024

Light Pollution

Across the world, certified International Dark Sky Places (IDSP) serve as shining examples of how communities and protected areas …

July 17, 2025

The Bavarian Forest Nature Park and the Bavarian Forest National Park have been certified as an International Dark Sky Reserve by DarkSky International

Press release

The “Bavarian Forest Nature Park” and the “Bavarian Forest National Park” have been officially recognized as an international star …

July 9, 2025

Bavarian Forest National Park

Reserves

Germany

The Bavarian Forest Star Park is located in a densely wooded area in southeastern Germany along the border with …

July 9, 2025

Bluff becomes Utah’s newest International Dark Sky Community

Press release

The town of Bluff, Utah is the state’s latest certified International Dark Sky Community. This prestigious certification recognizes the …

June 24, 2025

Bluff, Utah

Communities

U.S.A.

Bluff, Utah is a small close-knit community located in the Four Corners Area of the Southwest United States, at …

June 24, 2025

Support the DarkSky movement in Massachusetts!

News

Donations to this page support the Massachusetts Chapter of DarkSky International!

September 30, 2025