All Dark Sky Places

Parc national du Mont-Tremblant

Parks

Canada

Parc national du Mont-Tremblant was the first national park in the Canadian province of Québec. Located 120 kilometers north …

August 30, 2023

Minami-Rokuroshi

Urban Places

Japan

Minami-Rokuroshi is located in Fukui Prefecture on the southwestern foothills of Mt. Kyogatake, one of Japan's 300 famous mountains.

August 21, 2023

Springdale, Utah

Communities

U.S.A.

The Town of Springdale, Utah, is located within Zion Canyon, at the gateway to Zion National Park. It sits …

July 20, 2023

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

Sanctuaries

Australia

Arkaroola is renowned as one of Australia’s remarkable geological “hotspots” and boasts a diverse range of plant and animal …

July 16, 2023

Groveland, Florida

Communities

U.S.A.

The City of Groveland is located in Lake County, Florida, about 30 miles west of Orlando. Groveland covers roughly …

June 20, 2023

Aenos National Park

Parks

Greece

Named for the highest mountain in the Ionian Island of Kefalonia (also known as Cephalonia), Greece, Aenos National Park …

June 9, 2023

Bee Cave

Communities

U.S.A.

The community of Bee Cave, Texas, requires developments to comply with the 5 Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting.

April 18, 2023

Xichong, Shenzen

Communities

China

Xichong, Shenzhen, is China’s first International Dark Sky Community. It is located at the southeast end of Shenzhen and …

April 5, 2023

City of Rocks National Reserve

Parks

U.S.A.

City of Rocks National Reserve is located near the Utah/Idaho border in Cassia County, Idaho. The Park was established …

February 2, 2023

Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve

Reserves

New Zealand

The Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve is situated in the Wairarapa Valley of the North Island of New Zealand. The …

January 18, 2023

Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge

Sanctuaries

U.S.A.

The Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge is located in Pleasant Valley, nestled in the Salish Mountains of northwestern Montana, …

October 31, 2022

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area

Parks

U.S.A.

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area (SRA) is situated in the north-central portion of the state of Nebraska, United States …

September 12, 2022