We love Arizona for its beautiful sunsets, landscapes and scenic views. It draws in people from all over the world.
A group in northern Arizona is working to preserve the state's natural nighttime beauty, as well.
For many people, the night sky holds a special place in their hearts but as cities continue to grow, the amount of light pollution grows with it, which makes sky watching more difficult.
Now, the village of Oak Creek is joining the list of cities designated as Dark Sky cities around the country.
To become a Dark Sky City, the whole community must get involved.
Joanne Kendricks the chair of the Dark Sky Council said, "We received hundreds of letters from residents saying, 'please, we want to pursue this.'"
To become a Dark Sky Community, certain measures are taken to reduce light pollution and to prevent light pollution from getting worse as the city expands.
The designation is a prestigious one, only 14 cities in the country have it and Arizona now has three.
Amadeus Larew, president of the Big Park regional Dark Sky Council said, "Because we're a Dark Skies Community, I can enjoy all the stars right there in my back yard."
Getting this designation has been in the works for over a year and officials say it will help bring in tourism.
"If you're in Phoenix and haven't seen the night sky, you don't know that something's up there that's so beautiful," Kendricks said.
Aside from bringing people into the quiet town, the new ordinances will help preserve the sky's natural beauty for a more important demographic.
"How can you not love the skies and then discover with your mind and want to be there?" Larew asked. "Turn off your phone, get outside, look at the stars -- it is so magnificent."