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The city of Bee Cave, Texas certified as International Dark Sky Community

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BEE CAVE, Texas, USA – The City of Bee Cave was certified as an International Dark Sky Community by …

April 18, 2023

City of Blanco, Texas (U.S.) Becomes Sixth International Dark Sky Community in Texas

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Culminating a grassroots effort that began in 2007, the certification validated the work of the City of Blanco, the …

April 26, 2022

World’s Newest International Dark Sky Reserve Spans U.S./Mexico International Border

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International Dark-Sky Association marks a historic milestone with the first bi-national International Dark Sky Reserve.

April 7, 2022

Conserving Another Piece of Hill Country, Texas with Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

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The National Park Service’s Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park is the newest Dark Sky Place to protect skies …

November 15, 2021

Milton Reimers Ranch Park Certified as a Dark Sky Park in Travis County, Texas

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Hill Country, Texas gains its newest addition to its growing International Dark Sky Place roster with Milton Reimers Ranch …

November 9, 2021

Black Gap Wildlife Management Area Designated International Dark Sky Sanctuary

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BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas, USA – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is proud to announce that Black Gap …

August 19, 2021

City of Fredericksburg Receives International Dark Sky Community Designation

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For More Information Contact: Lea Feuge, Public Information Officer City of Fredericksburg (830) 997-7521 [email protected] Fredericksburg, TX – After …

February 24, 2020

Cindy Luongo Cassidy: A bright star in the dark sky world

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Cindy Luongo Cassidy, a prominent dark sky advocate, has dedicated 20 years to protecting the night sky. Her "Be …

January 22, 2020

International Dark Sky Park Offers Sky and Earth Camp for Youth this Summer

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The UBarU Camp and Retreat Center is a 144-acre property located in Texas Hill Country. Owned and operated by …

July 22, 2019

Devils River State Natural Area Designated as First International Dark Sky Sanctuary in Texas, Sixth in World

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DEL RIO— Devils River State Natural Area has been designated an International Dark Sky Sanctuary by the International Dark-Sky …

January 31, 2019

Wimberley Valley Cities Become Third International Dark Sky Community in Texas

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In recognition of noteworthy local efforts to reduce light pollution and promote the benefits of nighttime darkness, IDA today …

June 11, 2018

Big Bend Ranch State Park

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Southwest United States

Big Bend Ranch State Park is a ~355,000 acres state park in the “Trans-Pecos” region of far west Texas, …

November 21, 2017