Posted by Leah Cuddeback | Nov 20, 2023 | Community, Hill Country Tourism, News, Night Skies, Scenic Beauty
The City of Wimberley was recognized as Dark Sky Place of the Year by the nonprofit organization DarkSky International earlier this month. The city is now planning for more tourists looking to catch a glimpse of the stars and celestial events in Texas Hill Country....
Posted by Leah Cuddeback | May 5, 2022 | Community, HCA in the News, Hill Country Tourism, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, News, Night Skies, Planning and Development
The city of Blanco in Blanco County has joined four other Texas cities — all in the Hill Country as well — as the latest to be granted the sought-after International Dark Sky Community designation. The International Dark-Sky Association announced this week that the...
Posted by Ryan Ament | Nov 20, 2021 | Community, HCA in the News, Hill Country Tourism, News, Night Skies, Scenic Beauty
The Lyndon B. Johnson National Park, a historical park and ranch in Texas, received praise for its stunning Hill Country night skies by earning an International Dark Sky Park certification. The award recognizes the exceptional quality of the park’s night skies...
Posted by Ryan Ament | Nov 2, 2021 | Community, County Authority, Hill Country Tourism, Land Conservation and Stewardship, News, Night Skies, Planning and Development, Public Lands, Scenic Beauty
The city of Bee Cave will apply to become a Dark Sky Community, a move that would further efforts to preserve the night sky in the Hill Country region by placing restrictions on lights inside city limits. To become a Dark Sky Community, cities must apply through the...
Posted by Dawn Davies | Oct 7, 2021
On the 2nd Friday of every month, the members of the Austin Astronomical Society gather virtually for their general meeting and presentations. This gathering is open to the general public, and more information can be found on our website. http://austinastro.org/ Our...
