International Dark Sky Parks are parks that have been recognized by the IDA. They have adopted policies, measured the current dark sky resource, and made dark sky preservation a priority.
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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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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