Parks at Dark

Stars252525

replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS A10 It reminds us that we are just small specks in an infinite space. #ParkChat

coasthikergirl

replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS A10 #ParkChat To see and appreciate how big the universe is

ParksandPoints

replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS A10) If nothing else, for our own circadian rhythm. Light pollution can mess up your sleep cycles. Early studies are showing blue shifted light from streetlight or safety light LEDs may be more adversely affecting us than we currently know. https://t.co/c1baDGQkWA #ParkChat

indygifted

replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS A10) As an antidote to all the screens in our lives (she types on her phone...) #parkchat

hksbks

replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS A10) I think true, natural darkness helps create a sense of calm and closeness that is missing in our brightly lit, hectic daily lives. #ParkChat

t_jh2009

replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS A10) For one's health reasons in particular, its not natural to be staying up at night as long as we are now. Darkness signaled the body that it was time to rest and sleep. #ParkChat

noxqq4u

replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS A10) it help calm your soul. “A day without light, is like the night.” #parkchat

TrueNorthTrail

replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS A10. Natural darkness is essential for healthy development of animals & humans alike. Light pollution is growing at the rapid and causing detrimental problems for many species interfering with mating, eating habits & ability to navigate. This is a problem we can fix! #ParkChat

Fiwaysandbyways

replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS A10 #parkchat. With natural darkness comes natural sounds. Away from the lights and sounds of the city. creates the best experiences. The sights and sounds of nature! Of course the darkness allows for the best star gazing.

RoadTripsCoffee

A10 Lots of reasons. Chiefly is it affects wildlife routines that can lead to popular decreases. But it also affects human sleeping patterns. And it's just annoying when I can't see any stars. #ParkChat

kristarsha

replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS A10 for the health and conservation of the ecosystems #ParkChat

RCGibby73

replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS A10: it’s a reminder of how small we are. During the day we get so caught up in the self, so when we look up and see the infinity at night, it leaves us in awe #ParkChat

e_terren

replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS A10. One reason is wildlife. Species ranging from moths to birds to perhaps some mammals depend on darkness to lead normal lives. Foraging, navigation, and hiding from predators are affected. #parkchat

naturetechfam

replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS #parkchat A10 Of course, to keep the natural rhythm of our systems. But besides that, it allows the brain to disconnect from light, screens, chargers, and all the ambient things inside our houses and cars. Good for the eyes, too!

EverybodysNPs

replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS A10: I like those answers too. I really appreciated how small and insignificant we are at the Grand Canyon at night. Just a blink in time, a speck in the universe. That made an impression on us. #parkchat

naturetechfam

RT @ParksandPoints: @ArchesNPS A10) If nothing else, for our own circadian rhythm. Light pollution can mess up your sleep cycles. Early st…

unconpeace

A10 When we look out at the stars, we are seeing light that is millions of years old, we are witnessing cosmic history - past, present, and future all come together, like Arjuna seeing with the divine eye in chapter 11 of the #bhagavadgita #parkchat

GlennLRay

replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS A10. It gives us a chance to reconnect completely with the Universe. An alarming number of people haven't even seen the Milky Way. #ParkChat

naturetechfam

RT @RCGibby73: @ArchesNPS A10: it’s a reminder of how small we are. During the day we get so caught up in the self, so when we look up and…

louisbink

replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS A10 - @RCGibby73 can attest that we aren’t we aren’t seeing any Stars (outside the Dallas Stars) in the DFW metroplex - but take me to @BigBendNPS and the night sky is amazing! #parkchat

beckyjlomax

replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS A10 If we didn’t have darkness, we would never have sunrises or sunsets. We need the opposition of light and dark to create the spectacular. #parkchat

_JamesRowland

replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS A10 So many of us are living our daily lives with light pollution and being able to have these location like a National Park is so important for us to be able to experience a night sky the way it was intended #ParkChat

naturetechfam

RT @EverybodysNPs: @ArchesNPS A10: I like those answers too. I really appreciated how small and insignificant we are at the Grand Canyon at…

Callileah

A10: what I have found, through exp'ing at Night, is that, OMG...the sheer volume of Human-generated sound as well as Light pollution.
Animals really don't get any break from that Day or Night.
They need Quiet & Dark to be able to rely on their Senses properly.
#ParkChat

Leximus28

A10 Defiantly good for the soul and for all the nocturnal animals! Some town in Idaho passed a law about the night sky and making sure lights are turned off! #parkChat