Deep in the mountains of Central Idaho lies one of the darkest nighttime spots in the US. It's the country's first gold-tier Dark Sky reserve, and it's a fascinating place to stare at the stars.

However, one of the more impressive areas in the country is the Dark Sky Reserve in Central Idaho. It takes up a large portion of the state, covering 906,000 acres (or 1,416 square miles).

The Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve spans more than 1,400 square miles in the Sawtooth Mountains, joining 11 others around the world. Skip to main content. ... Stars are beautiful.

Stephen Pauley points out the features of the northern sky as meteors pass overhead on Aug. 12, 2018, in the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve. (Image credit: Rob Marcroft/General Motors) ...

Central Idaho is only the 12th area worldwide to receive the distinction: Other locations include Namibia, France, and New Zealand. In order for a location to become a dark sky reserve, several ...

Craters of the Moon National Monument is Idaho’s only other Dark Sky Park, while the Sawtooths in Central Idaho are the center of a Dark Sky Reserve — an even more distinguished designation.

In the two years since the designation of the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve in the Sawtooth National Forest, Stanley Mayor Steve Botti said his town has seen an increase in tourists looking to ...

Craters of the Moon National Monument is Idaho’s only other Dark Sky Park, while the Sawtooths in Central Idaho are the center of a Dark Sky Reserve — an even more distinguished designation.

Craters of the Moon National Monument is Idaho’s only other Dark Sky Park, while the Sawtooths in Central Idaho are the center of a Dark Sky Reserve — an even more distinguished designation.

Craters of the Moon National Monument is Idaho’s only other Dark Sky Park, while the Sawtooths in Central Idaho are the center of a Dark Sky Reserve — an even more distinguished designation.