“Space. It seems to go on forever. But then you get to the end and a gorilla starts throwing barrels at you.” - Philip J. Fry⁣ ⁣ Hmm. When we look up at a dark night sky, we are essentially seeing the same sky that humans have looked upon for thousands of years. The same dark and starry sky has evoked countless myths, art, literature and music from cultures around the world. It’s a timeless and boundless resource. Just watch out for the barrels. Today, nighttime views and environments are among the critical park features the National Park Service protects. Learn more at nps.gov/nightskies Have you looked up at the stars while in a park?⁣ ⁣ Image: Silhouette of a person stargazing at the night sky at deathvalleynps, California. NPS/Weston Kessler ⁣ #FindYourPark #nightsky #space #starrynight #universe #nighttimephotography #nationalparks