"When you look at the night sky, you realize how small we are within the cosmos. It's kind of a re-setting of your ego. To deny yourself of that state of mind, either willingly or unwittingly, is to not live to the full extent of what it is to be human." - Neil deGrasse Tyson Starry night skies and natural darkness are important components of national parks, which hold some of the last remaining harbors of darkness and provide an excellent opportunity for the public to experience this endangered resource. Dry Tortugas National Park is dedicated to protecting and sharing its nighttime skies for the enjoyment of current and future generations. Night skies are always wonderful to see, but Dry Tortugas' night sky is simply breathtaking. We hope you find some time to get outdoors this summer. Click here to learn more about light and night skies at the park: https://www.nps.gov/drto/learn/nature/lightscape.htm Photo by Jeff Berkes (@jeffberkesphoto) Image: A long-exposure image showing the starry night sky and a red brick fort to the side. #RecreateResponsibly #DarkSkies #DryTortugas #DryTortugasNationalPark #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque