Seven out of 10 campers in the United States and Canada will witness the April 2024 celestial phenomenon dubbed the “Great North American Solar Eclipse” during their camping trip. According to Campgrounds of America (KOA), nearly 18% have already made reservations.
Latest Data from KOA reported a 13% increase in campers interested in sightings. solar eclipse This will be the last solar eclipse visible in the continental United States until 2044.
Darin Uselman KOA Chief Business Officer, “Several KOA campgrounds are already fully booked or filling up quickly in the months leading up to the April eclipse.” The campground environment is perfect for appreciating this unique event. , the ideal place to truly connect with nature. ”
Campsites on the Path of Perfection are sold out
As news of the 2024 solar eclipse hit mainstream media, campgrounds, hotels, cities, and towns across the United States began preparing. In Arkansas, narrow trails can be seen from several state parks. arkansas state park has posted a countdown and opened a reservation system for guests to reserve a spot in advance.
Avid outdoorsman Pablo Fecino of The Happiness Function says: Petit Jean State Park We’re right in the middle of totality in Arkansas, and everything is already sold out. We were told that the local hotels were also fully booked. I also looked for a spot at Buffalo Point. buffalo national river – Reserved. ”
“My advice to anyone looking to enjoy the eclipse at a campground is to book as early as possible to secure a spot along the path of totality,” Uselman said. “Campgrounds are fully booked with online reservations. Even if it looks like there is, please consider calling the reservation line to confirm your cancellation or to be added to the waiting list.”
Campers want to be at the front of the line.
With just over four months left until North Americans can witness the eclipse, hopes for Americans to find reservations aren’t limited to Arkansas.
Farther north in Maine, travel writer Ashley Picare says, Guts wandering story“It’s usually not difficult to find a campsite at Rangeley Lake State Park, but tens of thousands of people hope to get a glimpse of it.” Total solar eclipse in Maine It will be difficult to get reservations this April. ”
Picare continued, “We are doing everything we can to get your first reservation on February 6th, when reservations open for 2024.”
Increase in RV rentals
RV rental brand RVshare has also seen increased activity around this celestial event. His recent 2024 Travel Trends Report states: RV share Announced a 324% increase in internal bookings for eclipse weekend. In RVshare’s survey, 46% of people said they had already booked their accommodation.
Hotels continue to sell out
Sold-out accommodations are not limited to campgrounds in the overall flow. Hotels are already fully booked.Sandy Caligiore, Public Relations Officer Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa The Lake Placid resort in New York’s Adirondack Mountains says its solar eclipse packages are completely sold out.
in san antonio, texas, Hotels are preparing for the event, with more than half of the hotels in the northwestern part of the city almost fully booked. This is a great destination to view the solar eclipse and can accommodate a large influx of tourists.
Other ways to view the solar eclipse
Some communities bus local residents to destinations where they can watch day turn to night, provided they are not within total coverage and camping or overnight accommodations are not possible.
Suzanna Best, Vice President of Marketing and Communications Adventure Science Center in Nashville, Tennesseeannounced that it will offer an all-inclusive bus tour to the Evansville Museum in Indiana for local residents interested in seeing an astronomical event.
Don’t forget your safety equipment
If you’re one of the thousands of people in America planning to view the eclipse directly, be sure to bring the appropriate safety glasses. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) states that specialty glass must have the following certifications: ISO 12312-2 specification. Do not view the solar eclipse without special glasses. Beware of fake viewing lenses.
“Calm-Cations” will drive travel trends in 2024
Latest trend report camping spot It shows that travelers continue to shift towards nature holidays, with 93% of campers saying they find them relaxing and rejuvenating.
Camping allows you to enjoy a vacation or weekend getaway without spending a lot of money. Campspot’s research shows that one in three people are concerned about the economy, and 70% want a ‘gentle holiday’ – a relaxing and peaceful getaway that offers a more low-key trip. .
These days, camping doesn’t necessarily mean grueling work. Campers appreciate campgrounds with modern amenities, and 63% want beautiful views while enjoying the outdoors. Many outdoor enthusiasts are hoping for a celestial phenomenon like a solar eclipse in 2024.
This article was created by happiness function Syndicated by Wealth of Geeks.
