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    Staunton River State Park International Dark Sky Park

    Virginia, United States36.7000°, -77.3300°Peak altitude 24°11.2h peak darknessBest: Jun, May, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2015

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2a

    Area

    945 ha

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