"Scientists are finding correlations between true darkness and inner peace, with results ranging from improved mental clarity and mood to better sleep. Darkness helps the body create melatonin while also regulating the sleep-wake cycle. This, combined with results from a 2019 study that indicated that even 20 minutes in the great outdoors can lower cortisol levels by 21 percent, has travelers asking themselves whether astrotourism could help improve overall wellness, too."
"With a population of just 16, according to the 2023 Census Bureau, the town of Baker, where the Nevada national park is located, is about as desolate as it gets. At Stargazer Inn, quaint rooms open up to a courtyard of chairs and firepits where you can gaze up at the Milky Way (a phenomenon one-third of people can no longer view due to artificial light pollution). The Astronomy Amphitheater and Mather Overlook are popular sites for stargazing inside the park."
True darkness promotes melatonin production and helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle, leading to improved sleep, mental clarity, and mood. A 2019 study found 20 minutes outdoors reduced cortisol by 21 percent, linking nature exposure to lower stress. Astrotourism and a growing sleep tourism category attract travelers seeking better wellness through starry skies. Designated dark-sky places such as Great Basin National Park hold gold-tier status and offer stargazing locations like Stargazer Inn, Astronomy Amphitheater, and Mather Overlook. Truckee benefits from Sierra Nevada geography and high altitude, with winter snowshoe star tours that end with telescopes and warm beverages.
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