Dark Sky Places are recognized by the IDA, and include Dark Sky Communities, Dark Sky Parks, Dark Sky Reserves, and Dark Sky Sanctuaries
“You are in a very special place. 80% of Americans cannot see the type of night sky you have the privilege of viewing here. In recognition of our world-class views of the night sky, Colorado is home to a growing number of certified International Dark Sky Places where the natural night is protected and where […]
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By Martie Semmer, DarkSky Colorado Nighttime is special on Colorado’s rivers. After a day of rafting, kayaking, or canoeing, the boats are secured for the night and it’s time to set up camp. You and your boating friends have practiced river safety and etiquette all day on the river. Nighttime safety and etiquette best practices
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By Deborah Price, IDA Colorado Board, 11/6/2022. It’s often disorienting to be outside at night, but nature gives us a shining compass to provide direction. If you’re outside in winter and want to know which way is north, look up! On a clear night you can find Polaris, our North Star, and figure out other directions
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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