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1 week ago

This 'Star Train' Is One of the Best Ways to See the Night Sky in the U.S.-With Stunning Milky Way Views

Astrotourism continues to be one of the world's leading trends, and many travelers make big plans to cross oceans and continents just to experience auroras, meteor showers, and some of the darkest night skies in the world. While there are seemingly endless night-sky viewing activities to find, one of the most unique is located in Nevada-Ely, Nevada, to be exact. The small city (population just under 4,000) may be remote, but it's famously home to the Nevada Northern Railway.
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1 month ago

This National Park Was Just Named the Best Place in the U.S. for Stargazing-and It Feels Like 'Stepping Into the Cosmos'

For those not in the know, astrotourism is one of the hottest trends in travel. It brings people to destinations where they can witness everything from the aurora borealis to solar eclipses, and to places with low light pollution where the stars shine the way they were meant to be seen. And according to Kühl, the outdoor apparel company, it might be more necessary than you think.
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fromElite Traveler
4 months ago

Henry Cookson

The rise of ultra-luxury astrotourism reflects a growing interest in personalized and immersive experiences related to astronomy and space.
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fromTravel + Leisure
6 months ago

The World's Newest Dark Sky Sanctuary Is On This Island Nation-Here's What It's Like to Visit

Tāhuna Glenorchy is New Zealand's new Dark Sky Sanctuary, ideal for stargazing and preserving natural darkness.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
6 months ago

In Lake Takapo, Learning to Reconnect With Darkness the Maori Way

The article explores the interplay of Māori culture, astrotourism, and the importance of preserving dark skies for environmental health.
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