Grand Canyon named an International Dark Sky Park

Grand Canyon National Park: 2019 International Dark Sky Park Plaque | NPS Photo by Mike Quinn, Graphic by Tyler Nordgren

At long last, Grand Canyon National Park has been declared an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association.

Anyone who has visited the park after hours on a clear night can vouch for the legendary clarity of the park’s celestial canopy – especially visitors from the world’s urban areas. This includes some who have NEVER seen stars before.

Learn more and view a great video at CNN Travel: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/grand-canyon-dark-sky-park-trnd/index.html

About Mike Buchheit

Mike Buchheit was the director of the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute for over 25 years, a professional landscape photographer and instructor, a freelance travel writer, and a popular lecturer on a wide variety of Grand Canyon-related topics. As a long-time resident, 3,000-mile hiker, and frequent river runner, the Iowa native has gained an intimate knowledge of the park that he called home.

As a long-time resident, 3,000-mile hiker, and frequent river runner, the Iowa native has gained an intimate knowledge of the park that he calls home. You can see some of his beautiful work on his Grand Canyon Prints website.