What an exciting week, TOBIQ travelers! Were you caught up in all the eclipse excitement like the rest of the world? Hopefully some of you were treated to some memorable views and experienced momentary darkness in the path of totality. If the eclipse caught your eye, wait until you get a good look at our new MIDNIGHT bags that just launched (at midnight, of course)!
Meet me at midnight... anyone else hearing that Taylor Swift song right about now?
Our stealthy, completely blacked-out Midnight bags are made from our durable, washable fabric and come equipped with four separate compartments, hidden straps, a laptop sleeve, and anti-theft zippers. We've also released it in 30L and 60L sizes - both of which are usable as travel-on bags!
Don't sleep too long on the chance to order yours. Midnight only lasts so long...
Let's Go - Dark Sky Places
The next total solar eclipse in the US isn't until 2044 and (fun fact) the path of totality is predicted to be near Grand Junction, Colorado - our TOBIQ home base! If your recent eclipse obsession has you seeing stars, you don't have to wait until 2044 to enjoy the wonders that fill the sky, especially the night sky.
There are amazing dark sky places all over the world. Light pollution unfortunately keeps so many of us from seeing the constellations and Milky Way overhead, but there's a growing movement internationally to reduce light pollution and save our dark skies. If you'd like to trade city lights for starlight, here are some of the most popular dark sky locations you might want to visit:
United States Dark Sky Places
Alaska - Denali NP
Arizona - Flagstaff, Grand Canyon NP
California - Joshua Tree NP, Death Valley NP
Colorado - Great Sand Dunes NP, Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP, Rocky Mountain NP
Georgia - Stephen C. Foster State Park
Hawai'i - Mauna Kea
Idaho - Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve
Maine - Acadia NP
Minnesota - Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Montana - Glacier NP
Nevada - Great Basin National Park
North Carolina - Cape Lookout National Seashore
Pennsylvania - Cherry Springs State Park
Texas - Big Bend NP
Utah - Bryce Canyon NP, Arches NP, Capitol Reef NP, Natural Bridges National Monument
Washington - Olympic National Park
International Dark Sky Places
Canary Islands - LaPalma and Tenerife
Chile - Atacama Desert and Elqui Valley
France - Pic du Midi
Ireland - Kerry International Dark Sky Preserve
Jordan - Wadi Rum
Namibia - Namibians Nature Reserve
Nepal - Sagarmatha National Park
New Zealand - Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
Australia - Uluru
Didn't see a location near you? Don't worry! There are over 200 designated dark sky places around the world - and that number is continually growing. A quick search online will direct you to some of the best places near your specific location. There are also over 350 professional observatories in the United States alone. Why not book a tour or check out their unobstructed views? The sky's the limit!
