The Dark Skies of Big Bend

[greasyfoil]

Born and raised in Houston, been to about 30 countries and 5 continents during my travels. Big Bend is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen...it's my happy place. The stars are alive there.

[brendaclair]

Big Bend is an amazing place, a true must see! First time I was there I was so amazed at everything it has to offer, the beauty is infinite 💙💙💙

[jimmy]

I was born 2/2/44 in northern Indiana, i can remember seeing the northing lights when things were just right, seeing the milky way but now you must get away from artificial lights to even see dark skies now I live in presidio county and if you want you can drive 29 or less miles away from town to get to see dark skies and of course the farther you go the bigger the sky, do yourself a favor, go see the universe with your eyes, you won't regret it.

[AintNoFool]

I loved viewing the milky way & stars in the 1960s in the hill country of Texas... I was 8 or 9. I have never seen those skies since. I am 69 & this area and viewing the dark skies is now on my bucket list. My gosh! It should be a requirement for all of us! Humbled by the majesty of God's creation. Not a product of happenstance.

[shaggyterrell]

Beautiful video! I’m one of those that drives 10 hours out there once a year for the skies. Also for the camping and hiking but the dark skies are what drew me to it the first year a few years ago. Love this place and camping in Chisos Basin is great.

[markfox]

I highly recommend a visit to Fort Davis and the McDonald Observatory. Stunning sky.

[tomhills]

My family went to Big Bend in 2017. We were all surprised to see the night sky fully filled with stars, just amazing.

[mikedarr]

The sky here, both day and night, were a major factor in my decision to retire to Ter, ingua Ranchin 2011. Great video, thanks you for creating it.

[Joe-cuhi]

God willing, Hope to see you all September 2023

[philipmarr]

Awesome. Ill be camping in the park a couple days later this year.

[dennisreynolds]

I am visiting in September. I am so excited!

[gerald]

I've lived and worked in Big Bend National Park and its a great place to visit.

[leemeyer]

I’ve spent many wonderful visits to the big bend, first for a time to visit a childhood friend who moved there and later for his funeral Later for several road trips to canoe the river with my girlfriend.

[stevenmerlock]

Love the night, it’s an amazing area. Seen things people wouldn’t believe!

[UNVERSS]

I hope there'll be a night when all the big cities around the world will come together and turn off the lights to reduce light pollution, so we could watch the majestic night sky. The view of the milky way, that our ancestors we're blessed with everynight.

[markfox]

I agree, the West Texas night sky is pectacular. I suggest a visit to the McDonald Observatory. It's worth the trip.

[NatanielsArt]

Great location 🌌 I’m planning to visit it soon

[lionofjudah]

One day I hope to get a chance to visit there while it's cool never in the summer heat.

[starpawsy]

Please come visit us in Australia to see some real dark skies. Also, the centre of the Milky Way from here is directly overhead, not the measly on-the-horizon that you get.

[wolffury]

I am from India and I want to visit this place.