One of the most amazing sites in the world, Colorado's Mesa Verde National Park is now the world's 100th "Dark Sky Park."
Okay, so what is a Dark Sky Park, and what does that mean to Colorado? Well, in my opinion, being designated a Dark Sky Park is extremely cool, and a real honor for Mesa Verde.
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Who gave Mesa Verde this designation?
The International Dark-Sky Association is an organization that works to protect the night skies for present and future generations. According to their official website:
The award-winning International Dark Sky Places (IDSP) Program was founded in 2001 to encourage communities, parks and protected areas around the world to preserve and protect dark sites through responsible lighting policies and public education.