If you're dreaming of a crystal-clear view of the stars, far from the glow of city lights, a dark sky reserve might be your perfect destination. Light pollution — caused by streetlights, buildings, ...

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 ...

On a cold winter night in a rural area, I looked through a scope to see the rings of Saturn for the first time. Connecting grade school science book descriptions with a real-life view amazed me. Even ...

The International Dark-Sky Association awards certifications to sites with exceptionally high-quality night skies, including national parks, sanctuaries and reserves. By Johnny Diaz Vast expanses of ...