COLORADO 2 Spend a Night Under the Stars With high elevations that let you see farther into the galaxy — without even needing a telescope — and a proliferation of mountain ranges shielding skies from light pollution, Colorado offers a wide variety of ways to gaze at our spectacularly dark skies. Glimpse at the vast shimmering of the Milky Way and see rocky peaks illuminated by starlight. Take a guided trip through the galaxy at an astronomer-led star party or cozy up for a private viewing from your sleeping bag in a backcountry campsite. With 15 certified International Dark Sky Parks and Communities, you won’t travel far to see constellations speckled across a clear Colorado sky. Add a soundtrack to your night under the stars by grabbing tickets at one of our dozens of renowned outdoor music venues, where notes dance off surrounding summits and the stars illuminate forest groves. From the incredible acoustics at some of the world’s most unique venues to music festivals that echo through surrounding mountain ranges, our open-air stages will ignite your soul. Red Rocks Amphitheatre near Denver FROM TOP: ETHAN WELTY; ANDREW MAGUIRE Near Westcliffe COLORADO . COM 11
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