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Two sports complexes in Apache Junction, Arizona receive DarkSky Approved designation

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Apache Junction, Arizona sports fields are going Dark Sky Friendly. Both Prospector Park and Superstition Shadows Park were recently …

September 30, 2025

Cataloochee Ranch and The Swag expand DarkSky Approved Lodging to East Coast

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Cataloochee Ranch and The Swag, sister Relais & Châteaux properties in Western North Carolina, have officially been designated as …

September 25, 2025

Naseby becomes New Zealand’s first International Dark Sky Community

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After nearly a decade of unwavering dedication, the Naseby community is celebrating a landmark achievement: official certification as New …

September 22, 2025

Lapalala Wilderness Nature Reserve becomes the first Dark Sky Park in South Africa

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DarkSky International is proud to announce the designation of Lapalala Wilderness Nature Reserve as an International Dark Sky Park, …

September 22, 2025

Breckenridge, Colorado, officially designated as a Dark Sky Community

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

August 22, 2025

DarkSky International launches new Port Marine Terminal Lighting program

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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

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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

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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

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

July 22, 2025

International Dark Sky Places Program Advocacy 2024

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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

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

July 9, 2025

Bluff becomes Utah’s newest International Dark Sky Community

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

June 24, 2025