Under Canvas Receives DarkSky Certification for “Grand Circle” Outdoor Resorts
by Dori Saltzman
Under Canvas Moab. Photo: Bailey Made
Under Canvas, an operator of several outdoor resorts throughout Utah and Arizona, has received DarkSky Certification for all five of its “Grand Circle” properties.
“We are honored to receive this accreditation by DarkSky International and to continue working together to honor and protect the night sky,” said May Lilley, chief marketing officer of Under Canvas. “In August 2023, Under Canvas Lake Powell – Grand Staircase became the first-ever DarkSky-certified lodging property in the world. Now, we can proudly say all five of our desert southwest camps that connect the Grand Circle Road Trip through Utah and Arizona are officially DarkSky-certified.”
The four additional properties are Under Canvas Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, and Moab.
“Today, astrotourism – in which travelers seek out destinations that offer ideal conditions for stargazing and observing celestial events – is one of the top travel trends in the world,” said Ruskin Hartley, CEO of DarkSky International.
Guests who stay at one of these five Under Canvas properties can enjoy complimentary onsite programming such as astronomy talks, full-moon hikes, nightly s’mores, starbathing meditations, and more. Onsite telescopes are always available for star searching.
Travel advisors can book clients into an Under Canvas property via the company’s website, reservations center, and GDS. Commission is a standard 10%.
