DARK SKIES OVER THE DEVIL’S RIVER: Devil’s River State 
Natural area becomes the sixth in the world for this…. We 
tell you what it is ahead on Passport to Texas. 

This is Passport to Texas

If you haven’t already heard, let me tell you: Devils River 
State Natural Area was designated an International Dark 
Sky Sanctuary by the International Dark-Sky Association.

It is the only Dark Sky Sanctuary in Texas, and only the 
sixth International Dark Sky Sanctuary in the world! Let 
that sink in a moment. Devils River SNA is one of the 
darkest and most ecologically fragile sites on the planet.

The designation brings further awareness to the Devils 
River and its surrounding landscapes as irreplaceable 
resources that should be preserved for future 
generations to appreciate.

Located in southwest Texas, Devils River SNA is far from 
cities and is home to one of the most pristine rivers in 
the state. It lies in the cross section of three ecological 
regions making the site a biologically diverse habitat for 
plants, fish and native wildlife—including a rare 
salamander and several protected fish species.

It joins Big Bend Ranch State Park, Copper Breaks State 
Park, South Llano River State Park and Enchanted Rock 
State Natural Area, as the fifth park to hold a prestigious 
IDA Dark Sky designation in the Texas State Park system.

Learn more about the dark skies of Texas on the TPW 
website.

For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti. 







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