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Virginia Is the Best State for Stargazing on the East Coast — and These New Dark Sky Parks Prove It

May 6, 2021 -- Virginia may already be for lovers, but it turns out it's an excellent place for stargazers, too.

In April, the International Dark Sky Association awarded two parks in Virginia, Natural Bridge State Park and Sky Meadows State Park, with the coveted International Dark Sky Park status. This means there are now five different places travelers can go to in Virginia to get a glimpse of the dazzling night sky.

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