Mauna Kea, Hawaii: World-class observatories. Towering volcano providing clear views above cloud cover. Sacred to native Hawaiians.
Cherry Springs State Park, Pennsylvania: Designated Dark Sky Park. Minimal light pollution. Panoramic Milky Way views.
Big Bend National Park, Texas: Remote desert wilderness. Dark Sky Park with diverse landscapes and brilliant night skies.
Death Valley National Park, California: Lowest, driest, hottest. Gold Tier Dark Sky Park. Celestial wonders amidst extreme conditions.
Kitt Peak National Observatory, Arizona: Over 20 telescopes. Native Tohono O'odham land. Sky-gazing programs for the public.
Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah: Natural rock bridges. First Dark Sky Park designation. Starry nights illuminate the landscape.
Acadia National Park, Maine: Annual Night Sky Festival. Coastal stargazing with pristine views of constellations and meteor showers.
The Headlands, Michigan: 600-acre Dark Sky Park. Lake Michigan backdrop. Ideal for meteor showers and the aurora borealis.
Joshua Tree National Park, California: Desert skies. Alien-looking Joshua trees under a tapestry of stars. Cosmic serenity.
Great Basin National Park, Nevada: Isolated from cities. Annual astronomy festival. Views of stars, galaxies, and ancient bristlecone pines.