Certified dark-sky park

Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness

ID, US · Pristine sky skies

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About this place

Overview
Largest contiguous wilderness in the lower 48; Bortle 1 skies
Horizon
Deep river canyons limit views; ridgetops offer wide panoramas
Region
ID, US
Nearest city
~160 km of light pollution

Designation & sky

Type
Dark-Sky Park
Designation
Wilderness Area
Sky quality
Bortle 1 · Pristine sky

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