U.S.A.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Parks

U.S.A.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is a 2,427-hectare IUCN Category V (International Union for Conservation of Nature) area in …

June 9, 2021

Towns of Nucla and Naturita, Colorado, Jointly Designated an International Dark Sky Community

News

The International Dark Sky Association today announced the designation of the Towns of Nucla and Naturita, Colorado, as an …

June 7, 2021

Nucla and Naturita, Colorado

Communities

U.S.A.

Nucla and Naturita are two nearby, small towns in western Colorado, U.S., whose twin histories and evolution through time …

June 7, 2021

Zion National Park

Parks

U.S.A.

Zion National Park is one of the ‘crown jewels’ of the U.S. National Park Service system. It is known …

June 3, 2021

Zion National Park Accreditation Completes Dark Skies Designations in ‘Mighty Five’ Utah National Parks

News

Zion National Park has received accreditation by the International Dark Sky Association, completing protections in all “Mighty Five” Utah …

June 3, 2021

IDA Partners with Appalachian Mountain Club to Name First International Dark Sky Park in New England

Press release

IDA named the first International Dark Sky Park in New England on the lands of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s …

May 18, 2021

AMC Maine Woods

Parks

U.S.A.

The Appalachian Mountain Club’s (AMC) Maine Woods Initiative lands consist of over 400 square kilometers of land in central …

May 18, 2021

Colorado Town’s International Dark Sky Community Designation a Reflection of Its Spiritual and Environmental Values

Press release

In recognition of its exceptional dedication to the preservation of the night sky through the implementation and enforcement of …

May 14, 2021

Crestone, Colorado

Communities

U.S.A.

Crestone is a statutory town in southern Colorado, U.S., with a population of about 150 inhabitants. The small village …

May 14, 2021

Julian, California, Named an International Dark Sky Community

News

Five years after beginning its dark-sky journey, the southern California mountain town of Julian has been accredited by the …

May 10, 2021

Julian, California

Communities

U.S.A.

The town of Julian, California, is a small village near the center of San Diego County, California, U.S., with …

May 10, 2021

Prineville Reservoir State Park

Parks

U.S.A.

Prineville Reservoir State Park is a 118-hectare site in central Oregon, U.S., administered by the Oregon Department of Fish …

May 7, 2021