The Support Letter Policy lists several questions for people who are applying for IDA recognition as a Dark Sky Place. The information gathered will help an IDA Colorado member guide your project to a successful conclusion.
Spring bird migration season is here! In Colorado the peak of spring migration is in early May. Studies show that huge numbers of birds fly on just a few nights. Colorado State University’s bird migration forecast can predict migration activity levels one, two, or three days in advance. Watch for alerts at https://aeroecolab.com/colorado, and see […]
The Western Night Skies Council has re-launched the “Western Dark Sky Dashboard.” The new version covers all of the Western United States including Colorado, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The Dashboard highlights all of the officially-recognized International Dark Sky Places in the Western U.S. The Dashboard is meant […]
The International Dark-sky Association recognized the 58-acre Slumgullion Center as an International Dark Sky Park. The Slumgullion Center is in Hinsdale County, near Lake City. Camille Richard was the head writer for the application. Local photographer Michael Underwood and amateur astronomer Phillip Virden assisted. “We are blessed . . . to have extraordinary dark […]
CBS Denver featured a description of Colorado’s dark sky places. Colorado Dark Sky ParksBlack Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkDinosaur National MonumentGreat Sand Dunes National Park & PreserveHovenweep National MonumentJackson Lake State Park Colorado Dark Sky CommunitiesNorwoodRidgwayWestcliffe & Silver Cliff Congratulations to all involved in helping recognize these places. CBS Denver story
Jackson Lake State Park in Morgan County has been designated as an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association, becoming just the fifth park and eighth total location in Colorado to receive the designation and the only site located east of I-25. Jackson Lake State Park is located in Orchard, Colorado, adjacent […]
