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2025 Travel Trend: Dark Sky Tourism

The "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" photo contest will take place between June 23 and July 27, 2025, inviting Nevada County residents to celebrate and raise awareness about the night sky.
The contest aims to raise awareness of light pollution caused by over-illumination, which disrupts ecosystems and obscures celestial views.
Local governments, including Truckee and Nevada City, encourage sustainable lighting practices and offer programs like Truckee’s rebate for dark sky-compliant fixtures.
Truckee Mayor Jan Zabriskie emphasized that the combined impact of nighttime artificial lighting is an important environmental issue that tends to be neglected, while Nevada City Mayor Gary Peterson expressed enthusiasm about working together to showcase the region’s natural nighttime beauty.
The contest will wrap up with an event featuring a public gathering and an exhibition showcasing the selected finalist photographs, aiming to promote awareness, encourage changes in behavior, and support initiatives to preserve the region’s night sky.

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