Sanctuaries

Isle of Rum

Sanctuaries

Scotland

The Isle of Rum is located in the Inner Hebrides off Scotland’s West Coast. It is part of a …

August 23, 2024

Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area

Sanctuaries

Midwest United States

The Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area International Dark Sky Sanctuary (locally, the “Sanctuary”) is situated on Beaver Island …

April 8, 2024

Oregon Outback

Sanctuaries

Western United States

Eastern Lake County (Phase 1 of the proposed Oregon Outback International Dark Sky Sanctuary) is located in a remote …

March 11, 2024

Ynys Enlli – Bardsey Island

Sanctuaries

Wales

Renowned for its wildlife and rugged natural beauty, the island is home to the Bardsey Bird and Field Observatory. …

October 6, 2023

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

Sanctuaries

Australia

Arkaroola is renowned as one of Australia’s remarkable geological “hotspots” and boasts a diverse range of plant and animal …

July 16, 2023

Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge

Sanctuaries

Western United States

The Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge is located in Pleasant Valley, nestled in the Salish Mountains of northwestern Montana, …

October 31, 2022

Black Gap Wildlife Management Area

Sanctuaries

Southwest United States

Black Gap Wildlife Management Area (BGWMA or WMA) encompasses approximately 103,000 acres with relatively little development. The property is …

August 19, 2021

Medicine Rocks State Park

Sanctuaries

Western United States

Medicine Rocks State Park is full of history, culture, unique topography, and wonderfully dark skies. The park is also …

December 21, 2020

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Sanctuaries

Midwest United States

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a federally designated wilderness management area located in the northern third of the …

September 9, 2020

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

Sanctuaries

Northeast United States

Within the North Woods of Maine, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument covers an area of approximately 87,500 acres …

May 8, 2020

Niue

Sanctuaries

Niue

2020 International Dark Sky Sanctuary Alofi Niue Mr. Richard Sommerville-Ryan Website 259 km2 Application Press Release Annual Reports The …

March 7, 2020

The Jump-Up

Sanctuaries

Australia

Australian Age of Dinosaurs Ltd (AAOD) is a not for profit organization located in Winton, Queensland and founded by …

May 22, 2019