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2023 Travel & Tourism Industry Achievement Awards Announced
Oregon Outback Dark Sky Network takes home the Governor’s Award for their work to certify the Oregon Outback as the world’s largest Dark Sky Sanctuary. Read the press release to see the list of award recipients.
Travel Oregon Announces 2023 Travel & Tourism Industry Achievement AwardsTogether we strive to create a better life for all Oregonians.
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Southern Oregon’s Lake County Outback Named World’s Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary
A 2.5-million-acre area of southeastern Oregon was certified as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary today by DarkSky International, making it the world’s largest Dark Sky Sanctuary to date. The Sanctuary, which is approximately one-half the size of New Jersey and is located within an area commonly referred to as the Oregon Outback, has committed to protect its starry night skies for the benefit of visitors, residents, and wildlife.
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On Monday, March 11, 2024, the Oregon Tourism Commission (dba Travel Oregon) announced the recipients of the 2023 Oregon Travel…