Category: Press release | DarkSky International

Milky Way over flat landscape with mountains in the distance.

Sisters becomes the second International Dark Sky Community in Oregon

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Sisters, Oregon, has been certified as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International…

January 22, 2025

View of the Milky Way from a beach in Wales.

Gower National Landscape becomes the second International Dark Sky Community certified in Wales

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Swansea, Wales Gower National Landscape was designated as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International. This is an …

January 9, 2025

DarkSky International launches new Oil and Gas Industry Lighting Program, recognizing three Franklin Mountain Energy sites in New Mexico

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DarkSky International has recognized three Franklin Mountain Energy locations in the Permian Basin area of Lea County, New Mexico …

January 8, 2025

View of the night sky and Milky Way over a field and parked truck

Cottonwood Canyon State Park becomes Oregon’s third International Dark Sky Park

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Wasco, OR Cottonwood Canyon State Park in Oregon has been officially certified as an International Dark Sky Park by …

December 20, 2024

Milky Way and stars over Brown Canyon at night.

Browns Canyon National Monument recognized as stargazing destination with new Dark Sky Park certification

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Nathrop, CO Browns Canyon National Monument in Colorado, U.S., has been certified as an International Dark Sky Park by …

December 16, 2024

Milky Way over the welcome to Antelope sign.

Antelope, Oregon certified as the first International Dark Sky Community in Oregon by DarkSky International

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Antelope, OR Antelope, Oregon was certified as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International, making Antelope the first …

December 4, 2024

Warm colors of sunset peak through clouds over a forested lake.

Thousand Hills State Park certified as an Urban Night Sky Place by DarkSky International

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Jefferson City, MO Thousand Hills State Park in Kirksville, Missouri, was certified as an Urban Night Sky Place by …

November 25, 2024

Milky Way and stars shine bright over a small town street lined with historic cars.

Bisbee, Arizona becomes an International Dark Sky Community

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Bisbee, Arizona The city of Bisbee has been certified as an International Dark Sky Community by Dark Sky International. …

November 19, 2024

Spectacular draperies decorate the cave walls of the main cave trail at Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve.

Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve named Oregon’s second International Dark Sky Park

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Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve was certified as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International. This achievement …

November 14, 2024

City of Flagstaff, Arizona from above at night.

DarkSky International launches new lighting policy templates for municipalities and territories

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DarkSky International has published free templates to assist local and regional governments in adopting responsible outdoor lighting policies.

November 8, 2024

DarkSky International releases guiding principles for responsible astrotourism

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Ensuring dark sky experiences benefit communities, honor local knowledge and lifeways, and prioritize the protection of the nighttime environment.

October 8, 2024

AlUla Manara and AlGharameel Nature Reserves officially named as Saudi Arabia’s and GCC’s first-ever Dark Sky Park in boost to astronomy and astrotourism ambitions

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AlUla has officially been named as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s and the GCC’s first-ever International Dark Sky Park …

October 3, 2024