Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah is one of the darkest and most celebrated stargazing destinations in the US, with certified Bortle 1–2 skies and a famous astronomy program. At over 2,400m elevation, the thin, dry air delivers exceptional transparency — visitors can see an estimated 7,500 stars with the naked eye on the darkest nights, compared with a few dozen from a city. The park's annual Astronomy Festival and ranger-led 'astronomy ranger' programs are renowned. At 37.6°N, the high Colorado Plateau setting makes for unforgettable Milky Way views over the hoodoos.