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Oregon's Impressive Answer To The Australian Outback Is The World's Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary
In March 2024, the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) designated Oregon's Outback as the largest International Dark Sky Sanctuary in existence. Spanning 2.5 million acres across Lake County ...
The Champion Newspaper1d
Protect the Okefenokee’s land, water and sky
The first time I heard about the Okefenokee Swamp – a 438,000-acre, peat-filled wetland straddling the Georgia–Florida line – ...
The Fountain Hills Times8d
Dark Sky Discovery Center in Fountain Hills heading toward opening
International Dark Sky Discovery Center officials in Fountain Hills have announced a total of $21 million in donations to the ...
USA Today29d
Where are the best places to view the night sky? Astrotourism explained
National parks and designated Dark Sky Places offer excellent opportunities for stargazing and astronomical events. Astrotourism not only provides breathtaking views but also raises awareness ...
The New York Times27d
Embracing Darkness on the Isle of Rum
On Rum, Europe’s newest dark-sky sanctuary, the island’s 40 residents have learned to embrace darkness. On Rum, Europe’s newest dark-sky sanctuary, the island’s 40 residents have learned ...
U.S. News & World Report3mon
13 Darkest Skies in the U.S. for Stargazing
With more sightings of the northern lights across the U.S. than usual in recent years, now is an excellent time to make the trek to a Dark Sky Place. Even if you don't see the rainbow of colors ...