Gila National Forest

Astronomer Al Grauer and his wife Annie were instrumental in getting a dark sky sanctuary designation for the Cosmic Campground in New Mexico. The recognition came from the International Dark Sky Association.

A place where the stars are so bright you can see your shadow by starlight

Science

A remote campground in southwest New Mexico has recently become the world’s second dark sky sanctuary for star gazers. The rapid spread of light pollution prevents more than half of the world’s population from seeing the Milky Way.

Philip Connors on ‘Fire Season’

The Living on Earth Almanac