re: Small Towns Brace for Total Solar Eclipse

I drove to the 2017 in central Oregon, which was an easy drive. Found a farmer's field where he had porta potties set up and a couple of food trucks, paid $20, and slept in the back of my truck with the family. Totally low budget and it was a great experience.

We drove away and immediately started making plans for the 2024 eclipse.

Booked hotel and plane about 2 months ago, (was still pretty reasonable) and we're already excited.

Staying in Waxahachie, TX. One of the differences is that totality lasted about 90 seconds for the 2017 event, but it is supposed to be between 4-5 minutes for the 2024 event (at that location) ... should be spectacular.

If you haven't been in the path of totality, do it. Most amazing natural event I've ever seen, and nothing else even comes close.