Idaho: Central Idaho Dark Sky Park

Last November a huge wedge of central Idaho was designated as America’s first International Dark Sky Reserve. The 1,400-square-mile area around the Sawtooth Mountains that is the Central Idaho Dark Sky Park takes in towns such as Ketchum, Sun Valley and Stanley. The clear skies in this wilderness area makes it one of the best places in the USA to see the Milky Way. During daylight, enjoy hiking, horse riding and backpacking from 23 trailheads in the area.