“Weather forecast for tonight: dark. Continued dark overnight, with widely scattered light by morning.” - George Carlin So, dark? Enjoy the dark skies! Nighttime views and environments are among the critical park features the National Park Service protects. Night sky protection enhances qualities of solitude and undeveloped wilderness character that animals depend on for survival, park visitors seek for connections, and many cultural-historical parks require for preservation. In this regard, the NPS recognizes a naturally dark night sky as more than a scenic canvas; it is part of a complex ecosystem that supports both natural and cultural resources. At @joshuatreenps, Cap Rock Nature Trail is great in the day but at night, the scenery is out of this world. Enjoy cool desert winter temperatures on this short quarter of a mile loop. Image: Bright stars litter the night sky over a trail with a Joshua tree silhouetted in the foreground. NPS/Brad Sutton #FindYourPark #ParkSkies #californ...