All Dark Sky Places

Sinks Canyon State Park

Parks

U.S.A.

Sinks Canyon State Park is a 600-acre park located 7.4 kilometers southwest of Lander, Wyoming. Established in 1971, Sinks …

November 20, 2023

Saguaro National Park

Urban Places

U.S.A.

Saguaro National Park is located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The park is divided into two discontiguous units: Saguaro …

November 13, 2023

Sopotnia Wielka

Communities

Poland

Sopotnia Wielka is one of the nine villages in Jeleśnia commune, located in the southern part of Silesian Voivodeship, …

November 11, 2023

Under Canvas Lake Powell – Grand Staircase

DarkSky Approved Lodging

U.S.A.

In 2023, DarkSky International recognized Under Canvas Lake Powell – Grand Staircase as the first DarkSky Approved Lodging location …

October 23, 2023

Ynys Enlli – Bardsey Island

Sanctuaries

U.K.

Renowned for its wildlife and rugged natural beauty, the island is home to the Bardsey Bird and Field Observatory. …

October 6, 2023

Joya-La Barreta Ecological Park

Urban Places

Mexico

The “Joya-La Barreta” ecological park is situated near the large Mexican cities of Querétaro and San Miguel de Allende. …

September 29, 2023

Regional Natural Park of Vercors

Reserves

France

The Regional Natural Park of Vercors is located in the French Alps and is comprised of high mountain plateaus …

September 26, 2023

Parc national du Mont-Tremblant

Parks

Canada

Parc national du Mont-Tremblant was the first national park in the Canadian province of Québec. Located 120 kilometers north …

August 30, 2023

Minami-Rokuroshi

Urban Places

Japan

Minami-Rokuroshi is located in Fukui Prefecture on the southwestern foothills of Mt. Kyogatake, one of Japan's 300 famous mountains.

August 21, 2023

Springdale, Utah

Communities

U.S.A.

The Town of Springdale, Utah, is located within Zion Canyon, at the gateway to Zion National Park. It sits …

July 20, 2023

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

Sanctuaries

Australia

Arkaroola is renowned as one of Australia’s remarkable geological “hotspots” and boasts a diverse range of plant and animal …

July 16, 2023

Groveland, Florida

Communities

U.S.A.

The City of Groveland is located in Lake County, Florida, about 30 miles west of Orlando. Groveland covers roughly …

June 20, 2023