The best places to stargaze in Colorado to celebrate Dark Sky Month

• The move comes after the governor signed a bill last Friday allocating $35,000 to create a state tourism program intended to support Dark Sky communities and combat light pollution.

The bottom line: We can't think of a better way to commemorate both designations than getting outside and under the stars at one of Colorado's International Dark Sky Parks.

Where to go:

• Hovenweep National Monument
• Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
• Dinosaur National Monument
• Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
• Jackson Lake State Park
• Slumgullion Center
• Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
• Mesa Verde National Park
• Curecanti National Recreation Area
• Top of the Pines