(CNN) — Amateur astronomers take note: There's a new dark sky place to see the stars.
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is now certified as an International Dark Sky Park, after meeting lighting requirements set by the International Dark Sky Association.
The park, which comprises Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada and Glacier National Park in Montana, installed dark sky-friendly lighting to reduce light pollution and provide visitors with a clear view of the night sky, the
National Park Service said in a statement on Thursday.
Officials installed LED streetlights and dark sky-friendly fixtures and bulbs throughout Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, and have plans to add more, according to the park service.
"The dark skies in the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park truly are spectacular," said Ron Hallman, president and CEO of Parks Canada. "Designation of the Peace Park as the world's first international transboundary Dark Sky Park shows the world our commitment to protecting the environment, while offering opportunities for visitors to connect with nature, even at night."
