AlUla expands dark sky certification to include Sharaan National Park and Wadi Nakhlah Nature Reserves, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s commitment to science, culture, and sustainable tourism Press release AlUla, Saudi Arabia AlUla has achieved a new milestone in dark-sky preservation, with the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) … December 23, 2025
Snow Canyon State Park becomes newest Urban Night Sky Place Press release DarkSky International has certified Snow Canyon State Park as an Urban Night Sky Place, marking the 10th Utah State … December 21, 2025
Black Mesa becomes the first International Dark Sky Park in Oklahoma Press release Black Mesa State Park, located in the far western panhandle of Oklahoma in the United States, has been designated … December 21, 2025
Saudi Arabia announces new Dark Sky Park in the MENA region Press release Hail Province, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Announces the Largest Dark Sky Park in the MENA Region. Spanning 13,416 km², … December 15, 2025
Where the stars still shine: Caprock Canyons State Park earns International Dark Sky certification Press release Caprock Canyons State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife Caprock Canyons State Park has been certified as an International … November 25, 2025
Huanglong National Scenic Area earns International Dark Sky Park designation Press release Huanglong National Scenic Area (Xueshanliang) has been officially certified as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International. November 9, 2025
ARTIS Park in Amsterdam becomes an Urban Night Sky Place, becoming first zoo in the world to earn DarkSky certification Press release ARTIS has officially been certified as an Urban Night Sky Place by DarkSky International. October 20, 2025
Cataloochee Ranch and The Swag expand DarkSky Approved Lodging to East Coast Press release Cataloochee Ranch and The Swag, sister Relais & Châteaux properties in Western North Carolina, have officially been designated as … September 25, 2025
Naseby becomes New Zealand’s first International Dark Sky Community Press release After nearly a decade of unwavering dedication, the Naseby community is celebrating a landmark achievement: official certification as New … September 22, 2025
Lapalala Wilderness Nature Reserve becomes the first Dark Sky Park in South Africa Press release DarkSky International is proud to announce the designation of Lapalala Wilderness Nature Reserve as an International Dark Sky Park, … September 22, 2025
Breckenridge, Colorado, officially designated as a Dark Sky Community Press release Known for its limestone hills, oak woodlands, and wide-open skies, Liberty Hill has long cherished its rural roots and … August 22, 2025
Liberty Hill, Texas named International Dark Sky Community Press release Known for its limestone hills, oak woodlands, and wide-open skies, Liberty Hill has long cherished its rural roots and … July 23, 2025