Big Cypress Shines Brightest Under Night Skies
March 21, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Travel + Leisure
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Big Cypress National Preserve offers one of the darkest night skies in the eastern United States, making it ideal for stargazing. Ranger-led astronomy programs run through winter, providing dark sky education and celestial views like the Milky Way. Designated an International Dark Sky Park in 2016 by the International Dark Sky Association, the preserve limits light pollution through retrofitted fixtures and guidelines.
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