Top 5 Stargazing spots for the darkest skies

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PETRIFIED FOREST NATIONAL PARK

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BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON NATIONAL PARK

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VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK

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BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK

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death valley national park

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"BUT WHAT ABOUT....?"

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Top 5 Stargazing spots for the darkest skies

Top 5 Stargazing spots for the darkest skies

NATIONAL PARKS

PETRIFIED FOREST NATIONAL PARK

5

The park closes at night and just two cars can score a Dark Sky Permit, making this celestial show all yours!

BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON NATIONAL PARK

4

Rocky Mountain National Park doesn't have the Dark Sky designation that this park does, and views above the chasm are epic.

VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK

3

Night skies with the potential side of Northern Lights? Yes, please! Plus, with two Dark Sky Decks or the option to paddle to your perfect spot, there are no bad views.

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK

2

death valley national park

1

Death Valley also has elite Dark Sky status, in addition to that clear desert air offering uncannily clear skies year-round. How about a Park to Park in the Dark Road Trip to Great Basin?

"BUT WHAT ABOUT....?"

Yes, there are SO many more Dark Sky Parks, communities, and sanctuaries to explore across the country. We've put them together in one easy list. This is where "stargazing near me" starts!

This could be you!"