One Sky Week

We're stargazing Under One Sky this November 1 - 7, 2026 - Join Us!

Dark Sky International is a global leader in dark sky advocacy, offering a robust framework for astrotourism and education around mitigating light pollution. In the week leading up to their annual conference, Under One Sky, our One Sky Week event is hosting night hikes with telescope stargazing and sharing digital content to illustrate how Care for Big Bear is promoting our local Dark Sky Initiative.

Event Date, Time & Place

Three night hikes are scheduled during One Sky Week. Lead by Big Bear Hiking Adventures, attendees will trek across Towne Trail - mostly flat, approx. 1.2 miles - to meet Amid the Stars for a night sky presentation with telescope stargazing.

Night Hike - Wed. Nov. 4

Locals Night! $15 per person
Starts from Snow Summit - 880 Summit Blvd - at 8 PM. Please arrive by 7:45 PM.
Event concludes at 9:30 PM
All attendees will be shuttled from the hike endpoint back to Snow Summit.

Night Hike - Fri. Nov. 6 & Sat. Nov. 7

$30 per person
Starts from Snow Summit - 880 Summit Blvd - at 8 PM. Please arrive by 7:45 PM.
Event concludes at 9:30 PM
All attendees will be shuttled from the hike endpoint back to Snow Summit.

Under One Sky

DarkSky's Global Conference

Begins Friday, November 6 at 2 PM PDT

Registration Link

Under One Sky, brings together a growing international community dedicated to protecting dark skies and the nighttime environment. This year’s theme - Night in Balance - explores an ever-changing world shaped by growing light pollution, satellite proliferation, and other emerging challenges, while outlining a vision for a future where balance can be restored and the night can thrive.

Join us for a 24-hour virtual journey around the world, featuring practical workshops that provide tools to strengthen your advocacy efforts and global storytelling sessions designed to inform and inspire, as we work toward a balanced future together.

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