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Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve

Ketchum, Idaho

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Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve

Characterized by a pristine night sky untouched by light pollution, the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve is one of the best spots for stargazing. Once nighttime comes, you'll be able to look up and see the Milky Way, the Andromeda Galaxy and all our nearby planets. It also serves as a hiking, mountain biking and skiing location by day.

Useful Information

  • Address: Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, State Highway 75, Stanley
  • Email: idahodarksky@gmail.com
  • More Info: www.idahodarksky.org
  • More Info: Located near the Sawtooth National Forest.
  • More Info: www.facebook.com/Central-Idaho-Dark-Sky-Reserve-177408679792615

Do & See

Aside from the abundant outdoor winter and summer activities available thanks to the Big Wood River, the Sawtooth and Charles National Forests and the Sun Valley ski resort. Ketchum and the Sun Valley region are full of activities for the whole family. A rich history and thriving art scene provide a multitude of cultural diversions.

Ketchum/Sun Valley Historical Society Ski & Heritage Museum Copyright: gorillaimages / Shutterstock.com
Ketchum/Sun Valley Historical Society Ski & Heritage Museum
The Ketchum Sun Valley Historical Society has been expanding its collection of historical artifacts at its facilities located in Forest Service Park since the mid-1990s. Here, you can learn about the evolution of ski culture in Sun Valley from its …
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Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve Copyright: UPOC/Shutterstock.com
Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve
Characterized by a pristine night sky untouched by light pollution, the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve is one of the best spots for stargazing. Once nighttime comes, you'll be able to look up and see the Milky Way, the Andromeda Galaxy and all our nearby planets. It also serves as a hiking, mountain biking …
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Sun Valley Center for the Arts Copyright: Sun Valley Center for the Arts
Sun Valley Center for the Arts
Annually, over 40,000 people visit the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, which is dedicated to providing exhibits and education in the visual and performing arts to the region. In addition to its permanent exhibits, the center hosts theatrical and musical performances as well as lectures, classes, and …
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Sun Valley Summer Symphony
With over 100 musicians, the Sun Valley Summer Symphony is the largest privately-funded symphony in American performing free concerts. All concerts are held at the Sun Valley Pavillion located at the Sun Valley …
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Sun Valley Heli Ski Headquarters
Sun Valley pioneered heli-skiing, where skiers are taken by helicopter to otherwise inaccessible ski spots high in the …
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Company of Fools Theatre Company Copyright: aerogondo2 / Shutterstock.com
Company of Fools Theatre Company
Company of Fools has been producing plays in the Sun Valley area since the late 1990s. They have been recognized nationally as a distinguished part of the artistic community. Plays are performed at the Liberty Theatre in …
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Fly Sun Valley
Fly Sun Valley offers you the opportunity to get a glimpse of the scenery from high in the air. No paragliding experience is …
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Ryan's Mountain Rentals Copyright: Evgeny Govoov / Shutterstock.com
Ryan's Mountain Rentals
Ryan's rents Polaris RZR utility vehicles in addition to everything else you might need for an off-road adventure. Rentals are available for summer and winter …
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Sawtooth Wilderness Area
Hike some of the 350 miles of trails in the Sawtooth Wilderness Area, where you have access to the preserved natural beauty of mountains, valleys, rivers, lakes, meadows and …
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Skiing and Snowboarding
With the Sun Valley Resort at its center, skiing has been a part of life in the area since the 1930s. Bald Mountain, the resort's main peak, is a favorite destination for skiers from all over the …
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Sawtooth Botanical Garden Copyright: Lawrence Jackson / Shutterstock.com
Sawtooth Botanical Garden
Enjoy one of the weekly wildflower walks in the summer or one of the many other activities, including classes for adults and children. The Botanical Gardens provide information on gardening and teach the larger ecological interrelationship of plants and animals in the …
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