Author: Natasha Chortos

A journey of discovery and inspiration: Global highlights from International Dark Sky Week 2025

DarkSky Updates

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible successes of this year’s International Dark Sky Week.

May 6, 2025

Jackson Hole Airport

Urban Places

U.S.A.

Teton County, Wyoming, lies at the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest intact ecosystem in the contiguous …

May 5, 2025

Jackson Hole Airport becomes first airport certified as an International Dark Sky Place

Press release

DarkSky International certified Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) as an Urban Night Sky Place for its ongoing efforts to limit …

May 5, 2025

DarkSky International proudly announces the return of Capture the Dark—the premier nighttime photography contest

Press release

DarkSky International proudly announces the return of Capture the Dark, the premier nightscape and astrophotography contest.

May 1, 2025

Teton County, WY becomes the world’s first county certified as an International Dark Sky Community

Press release

Teton County, Wyoming, was certified as an International Dark Sky Community on April 11th, 2025, by DarkSky International.

April 25, 2025

Teton County

Communities

U.S.A.

Teton County, Wyoming, lies at the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest intact ecosystem in the contiguous …

April 25, 2025

Kestrel Nest EcoHut becomes first International DarkSky Approved Lodge in Australia

Press release

DarkSky International is proud to announce the official certification of Kestrel Nest EcoHut, located at Highfield Farm and Woodland …

April 22, 2025

Kestrel Nest EcoHut

DarkSky Approved Lodging

Australia

Kestrel Nest EcoHut is an off-grid, off-line private stay located on Highfield Farm and Woodland…

April 22, 2025

Diamond Mountain Retreat Center earns DarkSky Approved Lodging certification

Press release

Diamond Mountain Retreat Center, located in southeastern Arizona, has been officially designated as DarkSky Approved Lodging by DarkSky International.

April 21, 2025

Diamond Mountain Retreat Center

DarkSky Approved Lodging

U.S.A.

Located in the remote Chihuahuan high desert, Diamond Mountain Retreat Center offers secluded cottages surrounded by juniper, pine, and …

April 21, 2025

ULUM Moab officially certified DarkSky Approved by DarkSky International

Press release

DarkSky International is pleased to announce the official certification of ULUM Moab as a DarkSky Approved Lodging site.

April 16, 2025

Under Canvas ULUM Moab

DarkSky Approved Lodging

U.S.A.

ULUM Moab, located just outside of Moab, Utah, redefines the adventure travel experience by seamlessly blending refined comfort with …

April 16, 2025