National parks aren't just places. What you should know about the people. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. In a 2023 survey of 634 visitors of nine International Dark Sky ...

Utah 's Bryce Canyon National Park is one of the best places in the world to see stars, thanks to its clear skies and high elevation. The park offers astronomy programs where visitors can learn about ...

Forget crowds and fighting for parking – these are the parks you might have all to yourself. The Oregon Parks and Recreation ...

And after recent federal cuts in National Parks — about 3,400 recently ... There are several dark sky areas in the United States, the National Park Service says, including in Utah, Texas ...

Discover the mountains, canyons, and lakes at Ashley National Forest in Utah. It's a great destination for a family-friendly ...

Michigan's numerous dark sky parks offer ideal viewing locations away from light pollution. Sky gazers, this week will bring a special sight with a total lunar eclipse, and Michigan offers a ...

"In a total lunar eclipse, the entire moon falls within the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, called the umbra. When the moon ...

A total lunar eclipse will come during the next full moon March 13-14, the Worm Moon, in Michigan. Here's a look at what to know.

National parks ... study dark matter. These trips are meant to inspire people "to leave with a greater appreciation for how much can be done and has been done about the universe around us by ...