DarkSky International Recognizes Resort’s Commitment to Reducing Light Pollution
DENVER (April 16, 2025) – ULUM Moab, a luxury outdoor resort with two-MICHELIN Keys, is now DarkSky Approved. The designation comes from DarkSky International, the leading global authority on reducing light pollution. This recognition is awarded just two years after ULUM Moab was introduced by the team at Under Canvas, the leader in upscale outdoor hospitality. As light pollution increases by nearly 10% globally each year, ULUM Moab demonstrates that human-built spaces and the natural night sky can coexist, offering a truly unique experience. The resort has implemented lighting practices aligned with the rigorous DarkSky Approved program, which is based on five principles for responsible outdoor lighting at night established by DarkSky International. These practices help reduce skyglow and glare, minimizing disturbances to the nighttime environment and enhancing the stargazing experience for guests.
Set on 200 acres of desert landscape, the resort features architecture that blends with the natural contours of the land and includes a collection of upscale canvas tents designed to minimize environmental impact. In addition to its intentional, elevated yet low-impact design, the resort offers an elevated hospitality experience with hotel-style amenities such as upscale dining, dipping pools and wellness activities. In alignment with its new certification, ULUM Moab also offers DarkSky-themed programming, including guided stargazing and accessible outdoor fire pits for evening enjoyment under the stars.
Notably joining five Under Canvas camps across Utah and Arizona that share this accolade, ULUM Moab is now part of a prestigious list of hospitality properties around the world that are committed to reducing light pollution and protecting the nighttime environment. This is an initiative Under Canvas is proud to have helped introduce to further inspire other hospitality brands to follow suit and drive impact.
About ULUM Moab
From the minds behind Under Canvas, ULUM elevates and amplifies outdoor hospitality and holds two MICHELIN keys. Its upscale, all-Suite accommodations perfectly embrace their natural surroundings while featuring sophisticated comforts, allowing everyone to discover their outdoor self in comfort and style. ULUM opened its first location outside of Moab, Utah, in March 2023. For more information, please visit www.ulumresorts.com.
About Under Canvas
The leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, Under Canvas is the ultimate outdoor destination experience. Its safari-style accommodations perfectly embrace their natural surroundings while featuring indoor luxuries, allowing guests to discover their outdoor self in comfort and style. Under Canvas operates 13 camp locations: North Yellowstone – Paradise Valley, West Yellowstone and Glacier in Mont.; Moab, Zion, Lake Powell – Grand Staircase and Bryce Canyon in Utah; Mount Rushmore in S.D.; Great Smoky Mountains in Tenn.; Grand Canyon in Ariz.; Acadia in Maine, and new in 2025 Yosemite in Cali. and Columbia River Gorge in Wa. To grant further access to the nation’s most coveted national parks, Under Canvas expanded their footprint in the luxury outdoor hospitality space with the launch of ULUM, a bespoke resort brand that debuted its first location in Moab, Utah in spring of 2023, and recently awarded a Two MICHELIN key hotel. For more information, please visit www.undercanvas.com and www.ulumresorts.com.
About the DarkSky International Lodging Program
Founded in 2023, the DarkSky International Lodging Program recognizes accommodations that meet high standards in responsible outdoor lighting while offering guests an inspiring experience under naturally dark skies. Learn more.
About DarkSky International
DarkSky’s mission is to preserve and protect the nighttime environment and our dark sky heritage through environmentally responsible outdoor lighting. Learn more at darksky.org.
