Where to View the Milky Way in the United States
Wilderness areas and national parks, particularly in the western half of the United States, are excellent places to observe the night sky.
Geography of U.S. National Parks
Find out the answers to geography trivia questions and more in this article about the geography of U.S. National Parks.
Niue Designated the First Dark Sky Nation
The Pacific island nation of Niue has made history as the first designated dark sky nation on Earth.
Most Tourists Don’t Stray Far From the Road When Taking Photos in National Parks
Cartography students mapped out 800,000 geotagged photos posted to Flickr to analyze how far those pictures were taken from a road.
Are Safaris the Best Answer for Elephant Conservation?
Tourism can be a great conservation tool as long as it is monitored closely.