Minnesota’s Boundary Waters doesn’t take a backseat to, well, anything, but it’ll have to now in one instance: it’s no longer the largest dark sky “sanctuary” in the world. The skies above an area of southern Oregon are considered among the darkest in the world and, at 2½ million acres, now the largest. The area is called the Oregon Outback for its remoteness and rugged mix of mountains and river basins. DarkSky International, formerly the International Dark-Sky Association, announced the news this week. The group campaigns to protect dark skies and wildlife from light pollution. It certifies Dark Sky sanctuaries, parks and reserves. Read more at the link in our bio. Reporting by Bob Timmons. Photo by @mdvancleave #minnesota #boundarywaters #bwca #oregonoutback