# @nationalparkservice on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DaeSsIeFtzR
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67571656-nationalparkservice-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-07T01:31:28.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** National Park Service (@nationalparkservice) — https://gondola.cc/nationalparkservice

## Caption

“Weather forecast for tonight: dark. Continued dark overnight, with widely scattered light by morning.” – George Carlin

Nighttime environments are among the many park resources protected by the National Park Service. Dark skies support wildlife, preserve the solitude and sense of discovery visitors seek, and protect the natural and cultural landscapes that make parks special. A star-filled sky is more than a beautiful backdrop—it’s a vital part of the ecosystem and the experience of connecting with these places.

Image 1: Looking up at star filled sky at Mesa Verde National Park, CO. NPS/Jacob W. Frank
Image 2: Hiker enjoying the night sky at Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve in Idaho. NPS/Jacob Frank
Image 3: The dramatic night sky over The Battleship near Crystal Forest at Petrified Forest National Park. NPS/Jake Holgerson
Image 4: Mesa Arch below a starry night sky at Canyonlands National Park, UT.
Image 5: Atop the Cumberland Plateau in Kentucky and Tennessee, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area offers dark sky viewing opportunities. NPS/Josh Bandy

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| National Park Service | @nationalparkservice | https://gondola.cc/nationalparkservice | Government Organization |

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