Saguaro National Park: Saguaro National Park, near Tucson, has been certified as an Urban Night Sky Place, making it a great spot for stargazing while being close to urban areas.

Sacramento to Redwood National Park: The journey takes about 5 hours and 45 minutes. The best route is to take CA-299 E and I-5 S, the distance is about 329 miles.

Arizona has one Urban Night Sky Place and it’s Saguaro National Park in Tucson, which received the designation in November 2023. AZ International Dark Sky Park: How to visit Tonto National Monument ...

Badlands Astronomy Festival (South Dakota), July 5-7 During this three-day “stellar experience” hosted by the Badlands National Park, visitors will celebrate all things space and sky with ...

Adobe The Great Basin Astronomy Festival (Nevada), Sept. 5-7 This year will mark the 15th annual Astronomy Festival at Nevada’s Great Basin National Park.