How many dark sky parks are in Michigan?


How many dark sky parks are in Michigan? Michigan offers six dark sky preserves and three internationally designated Dark Sky Parks.


What is the only national park in Michigan?

Isle Royale National Park 1. Tucked into Michigan's Upper Peninsula and spanning 132,018 acres in the middle of Lake Superior, this car-free national park can only be explored on foot, whether you hike during the day or backpack overnight. (Visitors can utilize lean-to shelters or tents for overnight camping.)


Is Zion a dark sky park?

In 2021, Zion National Park became certified as an International Dark Sky Park, a certification granted by the International Dark-Sky Association.


What is the oldest park in Michigan?

One of the state's earliest purchases was the site of Interlochen State Park in 1917. Although the land was purchased prior to 1919, Interlochen was the first public park to be transferred to the Michigan State Park Commission in 1920 and is considered Michigan's first state park.