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    James River State Park International Dark Sky Park

    Virginia, United States37.6200°, -78.8100°Peak altitude 23°11.3h peak darknessBest: Jun, May, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2018

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2c

    Area

    632 ha

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