Dark sky designation

Today, details of the historic exchange that allowed the U.S. to welcome home Michigander Paul Whelan from a Russian prison. Then, the founder of The Sphinx Organization reflects on the ways music-making helped him construct a sense of identity. Plus, Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area celebrates its status as an international dark sky sanctuary.

When you look up at the night sky what do you see? For many of us, light pollution limits the view. But a new dark sky park in Cass County, Michigan will…

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Twenty of Michigan's state parks and recreation areas will stay open late during International Dark Sky Week, which begins Monday…

This is International Dark Sky Week, a good time to remember that Michigan is home to an International Dark Sky Park, one of only 16 in the nation. And…

Michiganders are being encouraged next week to gaze into the night sky.International Dark Sky week kicks off on Monday.Jacquelyn Baker is with the…

Friends organizations for two state parks and a state recreation area in Michigan's Lower Peninsula are working together with local officials to have the…