U.S.A.

Top of the Pines

Parks

U.S.A.

​​Top of the Pines (TOP) is an outstanding and beautiful outdoor recreation area, environmental education base camp, special event …

November 23, 2021

Top of the Pines Newly Designated as an International Dark Sky Park

Press release

The ‘wilderness jewel’ Top of the Pines in Ouray County marks the latest addition of International Dark Sky Places …

November 23, 2021

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Parks

U.S.A.

The LBJ Ranch District at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park is located 60 miles northwest of San Antonio, …

November 15, 2021

Conserving Another Piece of Hill Country, Texas with Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Press release

The National Park Service’s Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park is the newest Dark Sky Place to protect skies …

November 15, 2021

Milton Reimers Ranch Park

Parks

U.S.A.

Milton Reimers Ranch Park’s open space and reserve land, with almost 3 miles of continuous frontage along the Pedernales …

November 9, 2021

Milton Reimers Ranch Park Certified as a Dark Sky Park in Travis County, Texas

Press release

Hill Country, Texas gains its newest addition to its growing International Dark Sky Place roster with Milton Reimers Ranch …

November 9, 2021

Mammoth Cave National Park

Parks

U.S.A.

Named for the enormity of its “mammoth” subterranean vaults and the unparalleled extent of its passages, Mammoth Cave National …

October 28, 2021

Mammoth Cave National Park Certified as an International Dark Sky Park

Press release

Mammoth Cave National Park is IDA’s newest International Dark Sky Park, which is also the first certified IDSP in …

October 28, 2021

West Virginia Celebrates Three New Dark Sky Parks

Press release

Watoga State Park, along with Calvin Price State Forest and Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park, are the first certified …

October 18, 2021

Watoga State Park

Parks

U.S.A.

Watoga State Park, Calvin Price State Forest, and Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park are all State Parks managed by …

October 18, 2021

Fry Family Park

Urban Places

U.S.A.

Fry Family Park is located in southern Stark County, approximately 8 miles from Canton, Ohio. This 348-acre property is …

October 8, 2021

Fry Family Park is Certified as Ohio’s First Urban Night Sky Place

Press release

Fry Family Park, IDA’s newest UNSP, protects the night sky and its frog populations by installing community friendly lighting …

October 8, 2021