08/24/2026
Sometimes, wonder is something you stumble upon.
On photographer Kevin Floerke's first night visit to Alabama Hills, California, he arrived after dark with no chance to scout the landscape. While searching for a foreground for the Milky Way, he unexpectedly came across one of the area’s iconic arches and captured what would become one of his favorite photos.
That sense of discovery is one of the gifts of a dark night.
When we protect darkness, we protect more than our view of the stars. We preserve opportunities to explore, to be surprised, to feel curious, and to experience moments of awe that stay with us long after the night is over.
Here’s to wandering beneath the stars and finding something extraordinary. 💫
📷 Photo by Kevin Floerke Photography