May 30, 2020 | Astrotourism, Stargazing
One of the greatest memories extended families can create together is a special travel experience. Multi-generational travels makes up about 33-40% of the $270 billion leisure travel industry. With astrotourism on the rise, how can stargazing experiences enhance your...
Feb 24, 2020 | Astrotourism, Europe
In June 1992, I stepped off a plane and made my way up the palm tree-lined walkway into Tirana International Airport in Albania. I was 18-years-old. Tirana International Airport 1992, walking from the plane to the terminal. ©1992 Vicky Derksen PAINS OF COMMUNISM Three...
Feb 9, 2020 | Archaeoastronomy, Astrotourism
Phoenix, Arizona is certainly not known for having dark skies. As one of the fastest-growing major metropolitan areas in the country, it sprawls across nearly 15,000 square miles. This massive expanse of urban and suburban populations puts an enormous amount of light...
Dec 11, 2019 | Archaeoastronomy, Astrotourism
Central Arizona packs a punch for tourists who know about the hidden gems in the area. And it holds a one-two punch for astrotourists and archaeoastronomers. The Dark Sky Community of Camp Verde and the ancient petroglyphs at the V Bar V Heritage Site are just the...
Nov 25, 2019 | Archaeoastronomy, Astrotourism
Photo courtesy of Jamie Britt, all rights reserved. It’s hard to beat New Mexico for dark skies, ancient ruins, and outdoor adventure. It beckons night sky tourists with its spectacular treasures. Chaco Canyon National Historical Park is one of those extraordinary...
Nov 16, 2019 | Astrotourism
Milky Way over Buffalo Park in Flagstaff, Arizona. Photo courtesy of Flagstaff Dark Sky Coalition. Flagstaff, Arizona deserves the first place on my list of “Best in Astrotourism”. I love making a quick weekend getaway to the cool pines of Flagstaff to escape the...
