Perseid Meteor Shower in 2016 as seen from Big Bend National Park. Astronomers at McDonald Observatory have worked with energy companies to reduce light pollution in the area around the park.

(Big Bend National Park also has the designation.) On the Bortle Scale, which rates how clearly the night sky can be viewed, BBRSP is the only Texas state park to score a one, the clearest rating.

Research conducted by the National Park Service Night Sky Team found that the exceptionally dark night skies at Big Bend were free from all but minor impacts of light pollution, so much so that ...

Big Bend National Park officials has been designated as an " International Dark Sky Park " and one of 10 places in the world certified to have especially dark night skies favored for stargazing.

The National Park Service encourages visitors to visit after dark to witness thousands of stars with the naked eye. The ...

Some of the best views in Big Bend are visible only at night. The area has been designated an International Dark Sky Park, which means that this is a splendid place to watch the heavens.

Ranger Amber Harrison works at Big Bend Ranch State Park, just west of Big Bend National Park, with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Dark Skies Program.

As the home of some of the darkest and starriest night skies in the country, it's no secret that the area attracts astronomers and stargazers. And, as of this year, Big Bend Ranch State Park has ...

Big Bend National Park is known for its beauty — and its haze problem. So it might come as a surprise to some that it recently earned the designation of a Gold Tier International Dark Sky Park ...

Experience the best of Big Bend National Park with our two-day guide. From mountain peaks to starlit skies, discover why it’s a must-see for every adventurer.

There are so many amazing things to do in Big Bend National Park! Explore hikes, ranger program, crossing the border and more to find out what makes it such a special place.