As Americans prepare to witness the total solar eclipse on April 8, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a warning that the event could impact air travel at airports located in the path of totality.
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If you’re not one of the 32 million people lucky enough to live in the path of totality for the 2024 total solar eclipse, you may be one of the millions traveling to a viewing location. It is projected that Arkansas, one of the first states to witness this April 8 marvel that only happens once every 100 years or so per area, will experience its largest tourism turnout in history, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation.
Within the U.S., the path of the eclipse enters through Texas, then travels through Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
It lasts about 4 minutes in each location (you can find the precise times at the NASA Website dedicated to the total solar eclipse of 2024). NASA describes a total solar eclipse this way: “It happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. People located in the center of the Moon’s shadow when it hits Earth will experience a total eclipse. The sky will darken, as if it were dawn or dusk. Weather permitting, people in the path of a total solar eclipse can see the Sun’s corona, the outer atmosphere, which is otherwise usually obscured by the bright face of the Sun.”
When that happens, you can remove your eclipse glasses and look directly at the sun – the only type of eclipse in which you can safely do so. Now imagine experiencing this event along with hundreds of thousands of others who have gathered together to enjoy what many consider to be the height of astrotourism. Out-of-this-world parties are scheduled along the path of totality, but I’m recommending Hot Springs as a less obvious choice. This mid-size city is perfect for people still looking to book a room or a campsite, avoid big city traffic, and enjoy a vacation that honors the big event.
Multi-day events leading up to the eclipse make this an ideal vacation spot and give travelers a chance to arrive early. No one wants to miss the eclipse trying to get there, so settle in early and start the celebration with Atlas Obscura’s Ecliptic Festival at Cedar Glades Park, just three miles from downtown Hot Springs. Described as “4 days and 4 nights of music, science, art, and wonder,” the festival is a fully immersive way to experience live musical performances, stargazing classes, and art, with an option to camp or glamp out under the stars. Known as Valley of the Vapors, this festival, now in its 20th year, has pivoted a bit to accommodate the total eclipse, and it promises to be a truly unique event with celebrated scientists in attendance.
For the nature-loving crowd, consider the celebration at Hot Springs National Park, one of only two national parks in the U.S.
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