The Ozark Riverways Foundation is the official “friends group” of the park, supporting activities throughout the year. These organizations will offer different selections of goods, so be sure to check out both! Due to the remote location and high internet traffic during the event, card transactions may not be possible. On April 8, a full solar eclipse will make its way across the eastern half of the United States and is expected to follow a path that starts in Maine and ends in Texas. The southwest eclipse path passes through several states and may reach nearly 100% coverage in certain areas.
Sites at developed campgrounds can be reserved by visiting recreation.gov, with limited first-come, first-served camping available. Backcountry and gravel bar locations will be first-come, first-served only. Other nearby options may be found on Missouri Department of Conservation or Mark Twain National Forest lands.Be sure to verify that the location of your stay is within the path of the total eclipse! Also, as always, please read the rules of your camping/lodging location before booking.
One method is to create a pinhole projector, which has a small opening (like a hole punched out of cardboard), that you can use to project the Sun onto a nearby surface. Stand with your back towards the sun and view the projected image. Never look at the sun through the opening.Finally, don’t forget to wear SPF! If you’re viewing the entire eclipse, you will be outside for several hours so remember to wear protective clothing, a hat, and sunscreen to prevent skin damage. During the eclipse, all park campgrounds will be open, barring closures from flooding or other events.
Keep natural resources scenic and unspoiled for other visitors. The eclipse bundle comes with five solar eclipse glasses so you can safely observe the event alongside friends and family. It also comes with a phone lens designed specifically for taking photos of the eclipse that aren’t completely ozark trail chair washed out or overexposed. Get comfortable with this Ozark Trail Classic Folding Camp Chairs Set of 4. It is an ideal solution for sitting and relaxing in comfort during outdoor activities. Each one features arm rests with a built-in cup holder for keeping beverages close at hand.
There’s a cupholder on the right arm and a built-in cooler on the left that can hold a six-pack of drinks (or more, if you dare). There’s even a bottle opener attached to the inside of the cooler to cover all the bases for chillin’ and grillin’ outside. On the back is an elastic slot and Velcro bands to secure an overhead umbrella, ozark trail backpack and underneath the seat is a strap that collapses the chair for easy transport. Thanks to the Carter County Health Center (CCHC) for providing first aid and medical support for this event! They give us peace of mind during this huge event.Visit the CCHC website for more information on services they provide to the local community.
Within the park, the length of the total eclipse gets shorter as you travel north or west. Areas south of Van Buren will have the longest coverage, while areas north and west of Eminence will have the shortest. Go far enough north or west, and there will only be a partial eclipse with no totality. Below is a table listing the length of total eclipse coverage (totality) at locations throughout the park. While supplies last, the park will provide eclipse glasses free-of-charge at the “Zark Side of the Moon” event at Big Spring. A limited number will be available at Alley Spring’s info booth.If you have your own certified eclipse glasses, please bring them!