Big Bend to Feature Dark Skies Festival Activities This Week

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April 21, 2025

Big Bend to Feature Dark Skies Festival Activities This Week

The Big Bend region in Texas is set to celebrate International Dark Sky Week from April 22 to April 27 with a series of special events focused on the beauty of the night sky. Locations such as McDonald Observatory, Fort Davis, Alpine, Marfa, and Terlingua will feature a variety of activities, including Star Parties, educational talks, and guided nighttime hikes. Highlights include a special talk on improving lighting in the Permian Basin at McDonald Observatory, guided hikes at Fort Davis National Historic Site, and constellation journaling at Davis Mountains State Park. The week promises a rich schedule filled with opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with the cosmos.

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