Central Idaho Declared Nation's First Dark Sky Reserve
The International Dark Sky Association designated a 1,400 square mile area in central Idaho as the nations first International Dark Sky Reserve. The remote region along the Sawtooth National Recreation Area limits light pollution to preserve pristine night skies attracting visitors and benefiting local towns like Sun Valley Ketchum and Stanley through voluntary measures and conservation efforts.
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Idaho Lands
Boise, Idaho
Idaho
International Dark Sky Association
Central
United States
J. Scott Feierabend
Tucson
Idaho Reserve
U.S. Forest Service
Sawtooth National Recreation Area
Ity
The
Forest Service
U.S
Sun Valley
Peter Hendricks
Ketchum
Craters of the Moon National Monument
Idaho Conservation League
Stanley
Sawtooth
Steve Botti
Nils Ribi
Smoky Mountains
Open air markets a holiday marathon for artists and retailers
In New York City Union Square open air holiday markets run from mid November to Christmas Eve with 200 plus booths. Vendors like Julie Siegmund of Carnelian Knoll rely on nine hour daily shifts to capture up to two thirds of yearly sales despite rain snow and wind. Long hours, warm clothing, and customer generosity drive a seasonal rush as artists seek visibility and orders for custom work.
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New York
Julie Siegmund
Manhattan
Union Square Park
Siegmund
Carnelian Knoll
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E. Cumberland Rd
Bluefield
Uoc Oee Ee
Canada
Qualitydriveaway
West Virginia
Enhancement Council