Tag: astrotourism

DarkSky International formalizes landmark collaboration with India’s AstronEra to advance dark sky conservation and sustainable astrotourism

Press release

DarkSky International has signed a Collaborative Agreement with AstronEra, establishing a formal framework to advance International Dark Sky Place …

August 21, 2026

DarkSky book club returns with “Nightfaring” by Megan Eaves-Egenes

Community

We are so excited to announce this year’s book club reading: Nightfaring: In Search of the Disappearing Darkness by …

August 12, 2026

Is tonight a good night to see the Milky Way? DarkSky Advocate Jack Fusco has an app for that

Astrophotography

Stellar astrophotographer and longtime DarkSky Advocate Jack Fusco has spent years helping people experience the wonder of a star-filled …

August 11, 2026

DarkSky International launches the world’s first DarkSky Approved Resort certification, recognizing Red Sea Global’s Desert Rock and Nujuma as the first certified resorts

Press release

DarkSky International is pleased to announce that Desert Rock and Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, at The Red Sea were …

August 3, 2026

Sun Valley Resort becomes first DarkSky Approved Resort in the United States

Press release

Sun Valley Resort has been officially certified as the first resort in the United States through the DarkSky Approved …

July 13, 2026

DarkSky Approved Resort guidelines

What we do

DarkSky Approved Lodging complements the Dark Sky Places program by recognizing overnight accommodations where the Milky Way is visible.

July 13, 2026

Appalachian gateway to dark skies

Astrophotography

To gaze upon the night sky is to touch a memory older than time itself—a memory carried not in …

May 21, 2026

Kosmos Stargazing Resort and Spa becomes Colorado’s first DarkSky Approved Lodging destination

Press release

El Portal, California DarkSky International has officially designated Kosmos Stargazing Resort & Spa, located in Colorado’s San Luis Valley…

May 18, 2026

Au Diable Vert named Canada’s first DarkSky Approved Lodging in Sutton, Quebec

Press release

Sutton, Quebec Au Diable Vert Station de Montagne in Sutton, Quebec, has been officially certified as Canada’s first DarkSky …

April 29, 2026

Rancho La Concepción becomes first DarkSky Approved Lodging in Mexico

Press release

Rancho La Concepción, in Baja California, México, has been officially designated DarkSky Approved Lodging by DarkSky International, recognizing the…

April 20, 2026

Under Canvas Yosemite becomes first DarkSky Approved Lodging in California

Press release

El Portal, California DarkSky International is pleased to announce the official certification of Under Canvas Yosemite as a DarkSky …

April 16, 2026

Putscheid, Luxembourg – Designated as Luxembourg’s first International Dark Sky Community

Press release

The Municipality of Putscheid, located in northern Luxembourg within the Our Nature Park, has been officially designated as an …

March 28, 2026