-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