OREGON — The Oregon Caves National Monument has been named as Oregon’s second international Dark Sky Park.
This certification was years in the making. The monument had to track the night sky over the course of three years in an effort to reduce light pollution.
“Leading this application allowed me to experience first-hand the incredible visual resources that the night skies at Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve has to offer,” Dr. Joshua Zimmt said in the news release. “The vast brilliance of the night sky above the Park, even if viewed from small clearings throughout the forest, provides an incredible and immersive experience that will inspire visitors of all ages.”…