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Obed Wild & Scenic River National Reserve

Obed Wild & Scenic River National Reserve is a recognized dark sky location in Tennessee for stargazing and astronomy activities.

It is designated by DarkSky International (IDS) as a Dark Sky Park, which is internationally recognized for preserving a dark sky experience.

Bortle class

Obed Wild & Scenic River National Reserve is rated Bortle Class 2.

Birding

In addition to being known for its dark skies, Obed Wild & Scenic River is also known for its birdwatching, with many different species of birds that habitate there.

For more info, see their website. See also all dark sky places in TN.


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