Hidden in Maine’s Western Mountains, Rangeley is surrounded by 200,000 acres of conserved land. Huge swaths of uninhabited forest stretch from Madrid Township to Lac Megantic, north of the Canadian border, making our region one of the darkest places left on the East Coast. It’s identified as a globally critical habitat due to habitat continuity and connectivity, which make it naturally suitable as a dark sky viewing area.

“Maine’s night skies are the darkest east of the Mississippi River. Our night sky is celebrated as a shared heritage that benefits all living things internationally. The Total Solar Eclipse will draw thousands of people to Rangeley, and we will be here making people aware of the issues and how they can act locally,” said Amanda Laliberte, Program Director for RLHT.

Learn more about RLHT activities during International Dark Sky Week at RangeleyEclipse.com