Few U.S. states can claim to have dark sky communities. Fewer still are also states I’d consider living in someday. What do you know about these places? Have you heard of them?

Borrego Springs, CA
Julian, CA

Crestone, CO
Norwood, CO
Nucla and Naturita, CO
Ridgway, CO
Westcliffe and Silver Clif, CO

Hawthorn Woods, IL
Homer Glen, IL

https://darksky.org/what-we-do/international-dark-sky-places/all-places/?_select_a_place_type=international-dark-sky-community&_location_dropdown=usa

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So in Cook County #Chicago right now, #Covid levels in wastewater are around 75% of omicron (which was the 100% mark).

It doubled in my area.

Suburbs of #Boston are through the roof at 91%.

Time to mask up again. Take precautions.

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