
International Dark Sky Week, which takes place each spring, is hosted by the International Dark-Sky Association to encourage discovery of the night sky.
Keweenaw Dark Sky Park (Keweenaw County). Headlands Dark Sky Park (Emmet County park). They are located in the following places in Michigan: Internationally designated dark sky parksĭark sky parks are designated by the International Dark Sky Association. Wilderness State Park (Emmet County) - No winter plowing however, area near park headquarters is plowed. Thompson's Harbor State Park (Presque Isle County) - Plowed in the winter. Rockport Recreation Area (Presque Isle County) - Plowed in the winter. Port Crescent State Park (Huron County) - No winter plowing, visitors can hike from the parking lot to the preserve.
Negwegon State Park (Alcona County) - No winter plowing.
Lake Hudson Recreation Area (Lenawee County). These areas are signed and located in the following state parks: Stargazers can visit areas of state parks, specially designated by state legislature as dark sky preserves, 24 hours a day (may not be consistently plowed in the winter).