See the stars: Natural Bridge gets ‘International Dark Sky status’
Virginia State Parks helping dark skies shine brightly
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Dark sky over Mt. Bleak House at Sky Meadows State Park (Courtesy: Virginia Dept. of Conservation and Recreation)
RICHMOND, Va. – The International Dark Sky Association (IDA) has awarded International Dark Sky Park status to Natural Bridge State Park in Rockbridge County and Sky Meadows State Park in Fauquier County.
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“With the designation of Natural Bridge and Sky Meadows, Virginia State Parks has a total of four dark sky parks and Virginia has a total of five, more than any other state east of the Mississippi,” said Virginia State Parks Director Dr. Melissa Baker. “The designation represents years of hard work and dedication by the staff and volunteers at both parks. Our commitment to providing visitors with unique opportunities to enjoy and learn about our natural reso
Natural Bridge, Sky Meadows awarded International Dark Sky status
Published Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021, 1:44 pm
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Dark sky over Mt. Bleak House at Sky Meadows State Park. Photo courtesy Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Nighttime light pollution is common east of the Mississippi River, and natural nighttime darkness is disappearing, making stargazing more difficult.
International Dark Sky designation recognizes areas and organizations working to maintain spaces where the public can see stars more easily.