light pollution

The Jackson Hole Airport in Grand Teton National Park joins more than 80 other internationally recognized dark sky places in our region.

A dazzling night sky filled with bright stars has long been a source of wonder and inspiration – and Sinks Canyon State Park wants to do its part to keep Wyoming’s dark skies dark. After a three-year application process, the park outside of Lander became the state’s first International Dark Sky Park through DarkSky International, an organization that raises awareness about light pollution. The designation recognizes the work the park has done to protect this often overlooked resource.

According to a recent study, between 365 and 988 million birds are killed each year in building collisions, and particularly, collisions with windows.

Light pollution is usually associated with big towns and cities. But a new kind of light pollution map shows it’s also a problem in rural areas,...

Most people in the United States can't see a full night sky that's not affected by light pollution. But, in a remote corner of Nevada, the Milky Way...

Dinosaur National Monument is known for its fossils and footprints. But now it could become known for its stargazing.

When is the last time you’ve had a clear view of the Milky Way? Chances are you’re among the 99 percent of Americans who can’t see all that much of the...

It’s International Dark Sky Week , a time to look up and enjoy the night sky across the globe. Our region is home to many dark sky parks and communities...

Some of the best places in America to see the starry night sky also happen to the best places to drill for oil. Think western North Dakota or West Texas,…