-Dark sky parks are areas of land that are protected for their scientific, natural, or educational value
-Also protected for their cultural heritage and public enjoyment
-Dark sky parks help astronomers study the night skies and allow stargazers to enjoy the night skies
-The International Dark-Sky Association designates over 60 dark sky parks, communities, and reserves in the United States
-There are four IDA-certified Dark Sky Parks in southern Arizona ...
- Chiricahua National Monument
- Kartchner Caverns State Park
- Oracle State Park
- Tumacácori National Historical Park
-Other Dark Sky Parks in Arizona include ...
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Parashant National Monument
- Pipe Spring National Monument
- Petrified Forest National Park
- Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
- Tonto National Monument
- Walnut Canyon National Monument
- Wupatki National Monument
