These dark sky sanctuaries, reserves, parks, and trails invite you to immerse yourself in the wonders of our night skies.

and Colorado is set to achieve 12 state parks as Dark Sky certified this year. "When you look up and see three stars, you don't get that awe," Reagan said. "When you go out in a Dark Sky Place and ...

a refurbished accommodation and picturesque dark-sky retreat that juts well above the pines. The two-bed tower can sleep up to four people and retains the rustic, low-frills aesthetic of its 1935 ...

A growing list of Dark Sky Preserves shows where to avoid ... offer lodging—meaning you can spend the whole night looking up at the sky’s universal beauty—making them all that more important ...

Alabama: Cheaha Mountain If you're up for a longer drive ... If Cape Lookout isn't what you're looking for, you can also head to Mayland Earth to Sky Park, Bare Dark Sky Observatory, or Pisgah ...

To date, there are three Dark Sky Parks in Oregon, though odds are good that number will go up. The designated parks ... you can simply lie on the ground and look skyward. Still, there are several ...

You won't be disappointed at a dark sky site like Shenandoah National Park (SNP). This is a composite of several images of the Milky Way taken at SNP.(WTOP/Greg Redfern) “What’s up in the sky?” ...

for your eyes to adjust to the dark. Then, look straight up, taking in as much of the sky above as possible, as their brief flashes can show up at any point overhead. Urban light pollution will ...

“What’s up in the sky ... Highlight of the month Feb. 14: If you happen to be at a dark sky site in the next two weeks, make sure you look for the zodiacal light in the western sky ...

The phases of the Moon, with best dark-sky observing achievable ... Perseus, with up to 150 shooting stars seen per hour! To observe, after 10pm, wrap up well and look north toward Perseus ...

Oregon has gained a reputation as something of a dark sky paradise. While Oregonians have ... If all else fails, you can always just look skyward wherever you are. Even under less-dark skies ...

Give yourself about 20 minutes without any exposure to bright light (including your smartphone) for your eyes to adjust to the dark. Then, look straight up, taking in as much of the sky above as ...