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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2017 19:42:47 GMT
Might be fun to have a spot to compare travel plans and pix after. DH is determined we'll go somewhere to watch, but I hear destinations are booking up quickly that weekend. "On Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse will be visible from the contiguous United States for the first time since 1979. Sky watchers in North America and Hawaii will be able to see at least a partial solar eclipse on that summer day, but most people will have to travel to see the sun completely eclipsed by the moon. If you're considering making a trip to see the total solar eclipse, here's a guide to which states and cities fall inside the path. And remember that a trip to see the eclipse could also include stops at a few local attractions." www.space.com/35495-where-to-see-2017-total-solar-eclipse.html |
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perumbula
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Post by perumbula on Apr 11, 2017 22:05:22 GMT
I live in the path of totality so I won't be traveling. My parent's home town is just down the road (very close to the center) and is having a cute little small town eclipse festival. Five days of family fun! we'll probably spend some time with that and then my sister is hosting a family eclipse party for the day of. DH's band has two gigs that weekend both paying triple what he usually gets.
If you haven't made reservations yet, jump on it now! If you are coming to Idaho or Oregon you may not even get a hotel room. Some places in the region even canceled all their reservations and raised prices (double or triple usual rates.) Good luck!
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Post by kernriver on Apr 11, 2017 22:19:44 GMT
We've had reservations for maybe 10 months. Somewhere in Oregon and everything was almost booked up at that point. Can't wait!
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Post by ntsf on Apr 11, 2017 22:23:11 GMT
I have reservations in hailey idaho.. I would have tried to find camping spot in oregon and idaho.. but every thing was booked in seconds.!!!
so hope to drive up to galena summit or something if it is clear.
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Post by jcm28 on Apr 12, 2017 0:05:42 GMT
My daughter lives just south of the path in South Carolina. We plan on being there and pray it's a clear day!
Janet
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Peal
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Post by Peal on Apr 12, 2017 0:16:46 GMT
Hmmmm. I have a BIL in Boise. We might need to visit.
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Anita
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Post by Anita on Apr 12, 2017 1:50:01 GMT
I'll just need to drive an hour or so north.  |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Apr 12, 2017 2:18:01 GMT
poop! it won't be anywhere near Phoenix... but my sister lives very near Leavenworth, KS- perhaps I should see if she'd like some visitors for a day or two! lol!!
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Post by PNWMom on Apr 12, 2017 3:06:16 GMT
We booked a vacation rental in Lincoln City, Oregon for the eclipse about 8 months ago. It will be our first vacation with our new baby--she'll be 3 months old. It is about a 4-5 hour drive for us (we live in Seattle).
My sisters live in Central Oregon, and they are looking at booking their houses out through AirBnB, or just booking campers (they each have several acres of property). There are massive festivals planned and this will be a huge money-maker for their little communities. The size of one town (Madras, Oregon) is expected to more than double with visitors during the week around the eclipse!
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 12, 2017 3:14:15 GMT
My sister lives very close to one of the places where the total eclipse will happen and she would love to have us come visit. The only problem with traveling there for it is that she lives 15 hours away and school starts the following week. It would probably be better to stay home and help our kid get back on track for going to bed on time for school.  |
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Post by kibblesandbits on Apr 12, 2017 10:02:07 GMT
I've just booked two nights in Cookeville, TN to view. I have family in the area as well, so I may or may not need the hotel but wanted to nail one down just in case.
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Post by scrappinghappy on Apr 12, 2017 10:08:54 GMT
We booked in KT about 2 years ago. DH is nuts about astronomy so this has been on his radar for a while. Need to look if there are any festivities planned where we re going
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Apr 12, 2017 11:35:42 GMT
If I had a little more vacation time left, I would do a white water rafting trip that stops for the eclipse. Alas, that isn't in the cards - I'm hoarding my few remaining days (after a big vacation - don't let me sound too pitiful) for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Post by seaexplore on Apr 12, 2017 13:08:06 GMT
A teacher friend of mine and her family will be in Montana. She said it's costing over $6K for the WEEKEND for the 3 of them! No thanks! I'll stay home and watch it on TV.
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Post by littlemama on Apr 12, 2017 13:24:04 GMT
I've just booked two nights in Cookeville, TN to view. I have family in the area as well, so I may or may not need the hotel but wanted to nail one down just in case. We also have family in that area!
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Montannie
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Post by Montannie on Apr 12, 2017 16:29:50 GMT
Only a tiny, dangling bit of Montana forest will have totality. We're about 4 hours from Casper, which is in the path and is apparently booked solid. They've had international inquiries at the airport about jet parking space! I saw the eclipse in college in 1979 which was nearly total there. It was eerie; got dark, the birds stopped singing. I'm good. ETA a link to the map with the path of totality |
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kibblesandbits
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Post by kibblesandbits on Apr 12, 2017 21:22:02 GMT
I've just booked two nights in Cookeville, TN to view. I have family in the area as well, so I may or may not need the hotel but wanted to nail one down just in case. We also have family in that area!
lordamercy maybe we have the same family. My sister lives there - I've been there a couple of times. Is there something interesting there to do? The two times I've been there I've been thoroughly unimpressed. |
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Post by littlemama on Apr 12, 2017 21:26:44 GMT
We also have family in that area!
lordamercy maybe we have the same family. My sister lives there - I've been there a couple of times. Is there something interesting there to do? The two times I've been there I've been thoroughly unimpressed. Well, dh's family is from a tiny town nearby, so we go into Cookeville for something to do! Lol. Cookeville has grown tremendously since the first time I went there, shortly after we got married. I think Cummins Falls is nearby and it might actually be in a state park. It is definitely a slower pace than what we are used to! |
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Post by Jessica on Apr 12, 2017 21:48:47 GMT
We're right in the path (Oregon) and campsites and hotels have been booked for months...the state has just released/opened more campsites for the viewing. I honestly didn't know it was such a big deal for people to travel to see the eclipse...but this is going to be so cool!
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Post by ginacivey on Apr 12, 2017 21:55:35 GMT
i'm in the path
viewable for 1 min 39 sec
any peas need a place to watch
i have three empty bedrooms
gina
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Apr 12, 2017 21:55:36 GMT
My parents are a 1.5 hour drive from totality in Nebraska and I tried to plan our visit home to coincide with the eclipse, but it just didn't work out. So will miss out. Boo!
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Post by paget on Apr 12, 2017 21:58:01 GMT
We're right in the path (Oregon) and campsites and hotels have been booked for months...the state has just released/opened more campsites for the viewing. I honestly didn't know it was such a big deal for people to travel to see the eclipse...but this is going to be so cool! Our family has a condo on the Oregon coast and we will be there- we go every summer anyway and dd requested we go at this time. |
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Post by Florida Cindy on Apr 13, 2017 0:06:16 GMT
I've just booked two nights in Cookeville, TN to view. I have family in the area as well, so I may or may not need the hotel but wanted to nail one down just in case. We are also booked in the area for the same time. |
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Post by Florida Cindy on Apr 13, 2017 0:07:53 GMT
We booked in KT about 2 years ago. DH is nuts about astronomy so this has been on his radar for a while. Need to look if there are any festivities planned where we re going Ditto on DH. Ditto to look up festivities. |
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Post by ntsf on Apr 13, 2017 0:23:07 GMT
we took a cruise ship in australia that was on the great barrier reef for the total eclipse.. those onshore saw nothing.. there were at least 300 hard core eclipse watchers on board .. and everyone was out watching at 5:30 am in 25 mph wind to see it. it was worth it.
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Post by angel97701 on Apr 13, 2017 3:37:26 GMT
Another Oregonian here . . . we live 45 minutes to the south of the totality line and will be camping in our RV somewhere a little more east to avoid the crowds in Madras and along Hwy 97. We are looking forward to it! I purchased our Eclipse viewing glasses from Amazon and they arrived this week. Thought I should order them before they weren't available. Now I have 25 paper glasses that I can share with family and friends!
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Post by gracieplusthree on Apr 13, 2017 20:39:46 GMT
I live right in the path  for any interested I'm about 8miles south of Sweetwater TN.. I put in for the day off well over a month ago LOL, I'm currently job hunting,but ya know, if I'm still where I am maybe my putting in for the day off so far in advance will work to my favor lol |
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Post by stittsygirl on Apr 13, 2017 20:47:16 GMT
If I'm off work, I think the kids and I will leave very early in the morning and drive down to Oregon (I'm sure the traffic will be heavy no matter what). Even if we only sit beside the freeway or in a Walmart parking lot, it should still be a good show.
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Post by Florida Cindy on Apr 15, 2017 11:38:46 GMT
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for any interested I'm about 8miles south of Sweetwater TN.. 