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South Korean Eco Park Named First Dark Sky Park in Asia

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TUCSON, AZ (30 October 2015) – The cultures that have occupied the Korean peninsula for thousands of years have …

October 30, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

Elan Valley Estate, Wales, Becomes First Privately-Owned International Dark Sky Park

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Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s Elan Valley Estate in Powys, Wales has achieved International Dark Sky Park status and become …

July 21, 2015

De Boschplaat Named First IDA International Dark Sky Park In Netherlands

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The countries of Western Europe are among the most light polluted in the world. The Netherlands leads these countries …

June 26, 2015

Tennessee State Park Designated Silver-Tier International Dark Sky Park

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First state park in Tennessee to obtain this national designation TUCSON, Ariz. & NASHVILLE, Tenn. (2 May 2015) – …

May 2, 2015

IDA Receives National Environmental Award

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The International Dark Sky Places Program is Recognized for its Innovative Efforts TUCSON, Ariz. (30 April 2015) –The International …

April 30, 2015