A lot of you already know what are place is like,I'd say perfect for an Eclipse Party Weekend so am posting this here as well for anyone who might care to join us.
*$12 per person(day of 8-21-17) includes picnic lunch,themed soundtrack music and commemorative viewing glasses.Bring your own seating and beverages.Upper deck seating is limited.
*Primitive camping also available for overnight stays $35 night
*Fishing pond
*Call Joe 816-390-1083 for more info.
Originally Posted by 007:
Part of me does want to make the trip north. I'm just afraid of the zoo. I just want to be in and out, not this whole get there early, claim a spot, sit and wait.
It's worth it to me. Every person I've ever heard speak that has been through a total eclipse describes it as an incredible experience. The next time I'll have a closer option will be 30 years from now. [Reply]
Originally Posted by DaFace:
It's worth it to me. Every person I've ever heard speak that has been through a total eclipse describes it as an incredible experience. The next time I'll have a closer option will be 30 years from now.
I haven't ruled out of yet. Just trying to find a location I have a shot at getting out quickly [Reply]
Originally Posted by 007:
I haven't ruled out of yet. Just trying to find a location I have a shot at getting out quickly
Have you checked into Hiawatha's doings? There are some small NEKS communities that will experience a total eclipse that may not be crazy like the bigger towns with amenities. [Reply]
Originally Posted by 007:
Hell, its basically 99% here. Its good enough for me to avoid all the crowds in the totality zone.
I have never been in one of these but I've lost count of the number of people who've said the difference between that 99 and 100% is huge. There was an article in the Star about it the other day... but even going back months and years I've seen dozens of articles, posts on forums, etc all saying the same thing.
At 100% you can actually take your glasses off and look at it. The sun's so bright, even at 99% it doesn't get completely dark, so you don't see stars, or the sun's corona. [Reply]
Originally Posted by KS Smitty:
Have you checked into Hiawatha's doings? There are some small NEKS communities that will experience a total eclipse that may not be crazy like the bigger towns with amenities.
Originally Posted by 007:
I'm actually looking into sabetha right now
I'm going to my cousin's farm just west of Troy. I thought driving up on K7 would be a good option, but it appears both Leavenworth and Atchison are having big events. That, along with everyone else going further north, might be just as crowded as any other route/destination. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Holladay:
I am thinking along the same lines. Renting out the house/barn. Still ruminating on it thou. I've heard that people come from all over the world.
I have a buddy that lives outside of Casper, WY. that is renting out his pasture for the damn thing. The guy is going to make bank. I know some people in Idaho Falls and Jackson WY doing similar things. The guy in Jackson is renting out his condo for 3k a night. :-) I mean to each their own, but I just can't get my give a crap meter going for it myself. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Bwana:
I have a buddy that lives outside of Casper, WY. that is renting out his pasture for the damn thing. The guy is going to make bank. I know some people in Idaho Falls and Jackson WY doing similar things. The guy in Jackson is renting out his condo for 3k a night. :-) I mean to each their own, but I just can't get my give a crap meter going for it myself.
We're not making a fortune but not bad renting 25 camp sites plus selling prepackaged food,drinks etc. [Reply]
