Atlas Obscura
Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve in Stanley, Idaho
Central Idaho’s vast expanses of undisturbed natural landscapes provide a unique backdrop for taking in the night sky. At the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, community members, public land managers, and private landowners have come together to protect this treasured resource. In 2017, the site became the first designated Dark Sky Reserve in America as decided by the International Dark-Sky Assoc…
First designated Dark Sky Reserve in America.