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Badlands National Park earns International Dark Sky Park designation

Press release

Badlands National Park has been designated as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International, recognizing the park’s exceptional …

July 17, 2026

Badlands National Park

Parks

U.S.A.

Badlands National Park, located in western South Dakota, is known for its dramatic geologic formations, expansive mixed-grass prairie, and …

July 17, 2026

A person stands atop smooth granite boulders beneath the brilliant arch of the Milky Way, gazing toward a dramatic natural rock formation with a window-like opening. The dense star field and colorful galactic core stretch across the night sky, creating a striking contrast with the rugged, dark foreground landscape.

DarkSky International announces official nonprofit partnership with Star Trek’s 60th anniversary celebration

Press release

DarkSky International is proud to celebrate 60 years of Star Trek as an official nonprofit partner of the Star …

July 13, 2026

A snow-covered mountain valley glows beneath a clear, star-filled night sky. Warm lights from the resort village illuminate the landscape below, while ski runs trace the surrounding peaks and thousands of stars remain visible overhead, highlighting the contrast between responsible outdoor lighting and the natural darkness of the night sky.

Sun Valley Resort

News

U.S.A.

Sun Valley Resort invites guests to experience some of the darkest and most spectacular night skies in the American …

July 13, 2026

A snow-covered mountain valley glows beneath a clear, star-filled night sky. Warm lights from the resort village illuminate the landscape below, while ski runs trace the surrounding peaks and thousands of stars remain visible overhead, highlighting the contrast between responsible outdoor lighting and the natural darkness of the night sky.

Sun Valley Resort becomes first DarkSky Approved Resort in the United States

Press release

Sun Valley Resort has been officially certified as the first resort in the United States through the DarkSky Approved …

July 13, 2026

Appalachian gateway to dark skies

Astrophotography

To gaze upon the night sky is to touch a memory older than time itself—a memory carried not in …

May 21, 2026

Kosmos Stargazing Resort & Spa

DarkSky Approved Lodging

U.S.A.

ULUM Moab, located just outside of Moab, Utah, redefines the adventure travel experience by seamlessly blending refined comfort with …

May 18, 2026

Kosmos Stargazing Resort and Spa becomes Colorado’s first DarkSky Approved Lodging destination

Press release

El Portal, California DarkSky International has officially designated Kosmos Stargazing Resort & Spa, located in Colorado’s San Luis Valley…

May 18, 2026

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Parks

U.S.A.

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in southwest Arizona protects over 330,000 acres of Sonoran Desert. Conveniently located as a …

May 15, 2026

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument officially designated as an International Dark Sky Park

Press release

The National Park Service and DarkSky International are pleased to announce Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument as an International …

May 15, 2026

Apache Junction Municipal Complex

Urban Places

U.S.A.

The City of Apache Junction’s City Hall campus is located in Apache Junction, Arizona, at the base of the …

May 12, 2026

Apache Junction Municipal Complex certified as an Urban Night Sky Place

Press release

DarkSky International is pleased to announce the official certification of the City of Apache Junction’s City Hall campus as …

May 12, 2026