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Palm Canyon Named a Night Sky Friendly Business!
One thing that Borrego Springs is known for is its affiliation with the Dark Sky community, an organization that is dedicated to the nighttime environment and the preservation of the natural night sky.
With its location being in the desert surrounded by numerous mountain ranges, Borrego Springs is the perfect location to take in other worldly stargazing and the Borrego Springs Dark Sky Coalition has recently recognized Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort as one of their Night Sky Friendly Businesses for 2015.
Palm Canyon, along with other local businesses that meet the night sky friendly criteria, was recently presented with certificates and collateral that showcases their commitment to helping preserve the beautiful Anza-Borrego desert skies.
So how does a business prove that they are a “Night Sky Friendly Business”? The coalition sends a member to evaluate and assess each applicant’s business to ensure that the facilities are “utilizing a responsible and environmentally approach to outdoor lighting, providing illumination without light trespass and enhancing safety without glare and helping to preserve the beauty of Borrego Valley’s starry night sky for all to enjoy.” Our resort was able to pass the test!
As many stargazing groups visit Palm Canyon, we are excited to share that we are doing our part in helping Borrego Springs celebrate the fact that it is one of the very few Dark Sky communities in the entire world.
If you are a member of a stargazing organization or would like more information regarding Palm Canyon being named a Borrego Springs Night Sky Friendly Business, visit http://www.darksky.org/. Or if you would like to book reservations for your next night sky adventure, visit http://www.palmcanyonrvresort.com/.
Whether you are a curious camper or a veteran night sky surveyor, we are happy to share this unique experience with you.
Originally published here.