Lori Rome, Chief of Interpretation for Capitol Reef National Park made an important announcement for those interested in preserving the dark skies of the Colorado Plateau.
“It is with great pleasure that during International Dark Sky Awareness week, that I am sending you the press release, both from the Capitol Reef National Park and the release from the International Dark Skies Association, on the designation of Capitol Reef National Park as a Gold-Tier International Dark Sky Park.
Capitol Reef’s night skies are a national treasure and worthy of conservation and appreciation. You can review the parks application at: http://darksky.org/international-dark-sky-places/about-ids-places/parks#Reef.
May all your nights be starry!”
To learn more, check out the press release:
Capitol Reef National Park Press Release
Dark Sky NPS Designation Press Release