The Dark Skies of Big Bend

Big Bend National Park in the remote trans-Pecos region of southwest Texas contains some of the darkest night skies in the continental United States, with light pollution so low that the Milky Way is visible as a solid band on clear nights. The park covers 801,163 acres along a dramatic bend in the Rio Grande and contains three distinct ecosystems: Chihuahuan Desert, the Chisos Mountains, and the Rio Grande riparian corridor. It is one of the least visited national parks in the lower 48, a consequence of its extreme remoteness, which also makes it one of the most rewarding for those who make the journey.

Source: National Park Service