Stay Up Late and Admire the Cosmos With This New ‘Stargazing Trail’ That Links Certified Dark Sky Destinations

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Colorado is launching a new stargazing trail connecting certified dark-sky destinations across the state, timed to coincide with celebrations of its 150th anniversary. The initiative links locations designated by the International Dark-Sky Association, offering visitors designated routes to observe the night sky with minimal light pollution. The trail represents a growing recognition of dark-sky preservation as both an environmental and tourism asset, allowing stargazers to escape increasingly light-polluted urban areas and experience the cosmos with clarity that most Americans rarely encounter. The project combines recreation, conservation, and heritage commemoration into a single offering.