This summer, Liberty Hill made history by becoming Texas’s newest International Dark Sky Community and the first in Williamson County. It’s a proud win for Liberty Hill and a testament to what citizen action can achieve (libertyhilltx.gov). Founded in the mid-1800s and nestled 33 miles northwest of Austin, Liberty Hill blends Hill Country charm with stunning night skies. Big Bend Ranch State Park : Vast remote trails under Class 1–2 skies make this park a dream for long-exposure photography. Texas Photographers, The Stars Are CallingWith Liberty Hill’s new Dark Sky Community status, Texas now has 23 certified Dark Sky Places, including four gold-tier parks.