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Badlands National Park Achieves Dark Sky Park Certification
July 17, 2026 · Source: National Park Service
INTERIOR, S.D. — Badlands National Park has officially been certified as an International Dark Sky Park by Dark Sky International. The accomplishment marks the culmination of nearly a decade of work by park staff and partners to protect the night sky and preserve the area’s nocturnal environment.
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Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.