U.S.A.

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

Prineville Reservoir State Park Becomes First International Dark Sky Park in Oregon

News

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and IDA are pleased to announce that Prineville Reservoir State Park is today certified …

May 7, 2021

Chiricahua National Monument

Parks

U.S.A.

Chiricahua National Monument is a 48.5 square kilometer IUCN category V protected area located in the Chiricahua Mountains of …

April 30, 2021

Chiricahua National Monument Named World’s Newest International Dark Sky Park

Press release

IDA today announced Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona, U.S. as the 104th designated International Dark Sky Park in the …

April 30, 2021

The International Dark-Sky Association and Utah Office of Tourism Celebrate Declaration of Dark Sky Month

Press release

IDA and the Utah Office of Tourism are pleased to announce the state of Utah has officially declared April …

April 28, 2021

New Program Launches to Save Migrating Birds in Colorado, USA

Light Pollution

The National Audubon Society, IDA, and Denver Audubon have teamed up for Lights Out Colorado to help Coloradans save …

April 21, 2021

Two Virginia State Parks Become World’s Newest International Dark Sky Parks

Press release

IDA has awarded International Dark Sky Park status to Natural Bridge State Park in Rockbridge County and Sky Meadows …

April 7, 2021

Natural Bridge State Park

Parks

U.S.A.

Virginia’s 37th state park, Natural Bridges was dedicated in 2016. The park preserves 607 hectares of land once owned …

April 7, 2021