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Dark Skies Over the Bears Ears

Guest Writer

Guest Post by Stewart Aitchison Most of the proposed 1.9 million-acre Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah is …

August 31, 2016

US National Monument Designated Dark Sky Park on its 100th Birthday

Uncategorized

IDA is proud to announce the destination of Capulin Volcano National Monument as a Gold-tier International Dark Sky Park …

August 9, 2016

Capulin Volcano National Monument

Parks

U.S.A.

Capulin Volcano National Monument is a U.S. National Monument located in northeastern New Mexico that protects and interprets an …

August 9, 2016

Grand Canyon National Park

Parks

U.S.A.

Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, U.S., is among the most recognizable parks in the world. Consisting of some …

June 5, 2016

Dead Horse Point State Park

Parks

U.S.A.

Dead Horse Point State Park consists of 2,170 hectares (5,362 acres) of land perched above a gooseneck bend of …

June 1, 2016

Return Eagle Mountain Lands to Joshua Tree National Park!

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International Dark Sky Association Alert Take Action by May 27, 2016! A sample letter is provided below. In October …

May 19, 2016

Great Basin National Park

Parks

U.S.A.

Great Basin National Park is comprised of 31,230 hectares (77,180 acres) of U.S. federal lands centered on the eponymous …

May 5, 2016

Flagstaff Area National Monuments

Parks

U.S.A.

The Flagstaff Area National Monuments were established early in the 20th century to protect a combination of natural landmarks …

May 4, 2016

Flagstaff Area National Monuments Named International Dark Sky Park

Press release

The National Park Service and International Dark-Sky Association are pleased to announce Flagstaff Area National Monuments – Sunset Crater …

May 4, 2016

Arizona E-Billboard Expansion Defeated

Outdoor Lighting

We are pleased to announce the defeat of Arizona House Bill 2507, which would have expanded the allowable range …

March 15, 2016

Big Park, Arizona, Named International Dark Sky Community

Press release

In recognition of local efforts to promote and protect its naturally dark nighttime environment, the International Dark-Sky Association has …

February 22, 2016

Big Park / Village of Oak Creek, Arizona

Communities

U.S.A.

The community of Big Park, also known as the Village of Oak Creek, is an unincorporated place in far …

February 22, 2016