Oregonian

A guide to Oregon’s Dark Sky country: How to go stargazing in our state’s darkest places

Oregon has been abuzz with dark sky news lately. Over the last few years, we’ve seen announcements of new Dark Sky Parks, Dark Sky Communities and the biggest Dark Sky Sanctuary in the world — all in ...
MLive

Michigan bans state ‘dark sky’ preserves in the U.P. Some want that to change

If you seek inky black skies to serve as a backdrop for constellations or meteor showers in Michigan, cross the Mackinac Bridge. The Upper Peninsula harbors some of the state’s darkest areas, ...
Vail Daily

In Colorado, more than 30 places are working toward Dark Sky certifications

On a cool night in August, more than 100 people gathered in a dark corner on Frisco’s Main Street. The lights at the Frisco Historic Park were out. Phones were tucked away, out of sight. People lay on ...
CNN

The Middle East’s first ‘Dark Sky’ destination is betting big on astrotourism

Sara Sami remembers the first time she really saw the stars. The 38-year-old Bahraini photographer and travel guide was scouting out a spot for one of her tour itineraries in Saudi Arabia — a huge ...