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Lost Creek, Texas, Named Dark Sky Friendly Development of Distinction

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AUSTIN, Tex. and TUCSON, Ariz. (24 September 2015) – Despite the urban sprawl of the Austin metro area, some …

September 24, 2015

IDA 26th Annual General Meeting Program

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November 14 and 15, 2015 | Embassy Suites Hotel Phoenix | Scottsdale, ArizonaRegister Now One Coin ~ Two Sides: …

September 21, 2015

Two people huddled together looking out over Eagle Lake at Acadia National Park under a starry night sky.

Bring on the Night, Says New UVM National Park Study

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Natural wonders like tumbling waterfalls, jutting rock faces and banks of wildflowers have long drawn visitors to America’s national …

September 9, 2015

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Receives International Dark Sky Park Designation

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MONTROSE, Colo., and TUCSON, Ariz. (8 September 2015) – The International Dark-Sky Association and Black Canyon of the Gunnison …

September 8, 2015

The Mackinac Bridge at twilight with colored lights that are reflecting in the water.

How to Do Your Own Lights Out Challenge

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By Mary Stewart Adams “If you can’t win, make the fellow ahead of you break the record.” Every year …

September 2, 2015

People sitting on the lawn lookin gup at a starry night sky at the Newport State Park during its Perseid meteor showers event.

Death of Dark Sky Advocate is Loss to Dark Skies Movement

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IDA staff and board members are truly saddened to learn about the passing of Ray Stonecipher of Sturgeon Bay, …

September 1, 2015

Canyonlands National Park Named International Dark Sky Park

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CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK, Utah, and TUCSON, Ariz. (31 August 2015) – The International Dark-Sky Association has granted Gold-Tier International …

August 31, 2015

A daytime photo of Thunder Mountain Kaibab Paiute Indian Reservation with blue skies and white cloud above and a rolling landscape of green.

The world’s first Dark Sky Nation

International Dark Sky Places

For nearly 15 years, DarkSky (née International Dark-Sky Association [IDA]) has recognized efforts around the world to preserve special …

August 28, 2015

How To Start A Local Dark Skies Group

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By Ed Stewart, Dark Skies, Inc., of the Wet Mountain Valley The 2015 designation of the adjacent Colorado towns …

August 26, 2015

Alberta Town Named First International Dark Sky Community In Canada

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BON ACCORD, Alberta and TUCSON, AZ (12 August 2015) – In the shadow of Alberta’s capital city, the Town …

August 12, 2015

Chilean Astronomical Site Becomes World’s First International Dark Sky Sanctuary

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HONOLULU, Hawai’i (9 August 2015) – A sanctuary is a place that invites deep contemplation in a safe and …

August 9, 2015

May the Darkest Towns Win!

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Lights are going out in Northern Michigan. On August 11, two competitions will pit neighboring towns in Emmet County …

August 6, 2015