Right now, the Oregon Outback International Dark Sky Sanctuary takes in 2.5 million acres in Lake County, Oregon. When complete, the sanctuary is expected to encompass more than 11.4 million acres.

A second dark sky park recently became certified in Oregon, three years after the state's first dark sky park was certified, and just months after 2.5 million acres of the Oregon Outback became the ...

Already famed for its dramatic landscapes and spirit of adventure, New Zealand has added another world-class destination to its map: the Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary. Spanning nearly 50,000 ...

A 2.5-million-acre area of southeastern Oregon was certified as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary today by DarkSky International, making it the world’s largest Dark Sky Sanctuary to date. The ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Oregon Outback has been named the largest international dark sky sanctuary, spanning millions of acres of land to protect wildlife from light pollution, DarkSky ...

Oregon is noted for having the largest dark sky sanctuary in the world, as well as the best national park in the US for stargazing, and now, multiple towns are being recognized as official dark sky ...

Oregon is suddenly abuzz with dark skies, a campaign that has naturally led right up to Dark Sky Week. This year, April 2-8 is not only International Dark Sky Week, a celebration of natural light and ...

Staring into Michigan's night sky can provoke a sense of wonder — but not if you're living around Detroit. Thankfully, there are a handful of parks and wildernesses in the state that are suitable for ...

The area spans 2.5 million acres of Lake County. It was certified this month by DarkSky International, a U.S.-based nonprofit that aims to reduce light pollution. Travel Southern Oregon director Bob ...

A 2.5 million-acre swath of southern Oregon has been named the largest Dark Sky Sanctuary in the world. The region, which on Monday was officially named the Oregon Outback International Dark Sky ...