Only one in 10,000 people see a full solar eclipse during their lifetimes. On Aug. 21, you could be among the fortunate few! Experience Mother Nature’s spectacular show first hand by signing up for the Southern Idaho Eclipse Adventure, hosted by Southern Idaho Tourism.
Our adventure begins at 6 a.m. Aug. 21 at the Twin Falls Visitor Center, where you’ll board a bus to rural Mackay. We worked with the Faulkner Planetarium in Twin Falls to choose this area, which is directly in the path of the eclipse and far from atmospheric interference and light pollution that could interrupt your view. We’ll have an astronomer on hand to guide you through this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event and answer your questions.
The Southern Idaho Eclipse Adventure includes:
- An astronomer-led tour of the solar eclipse
- Transportation to and from the viewing area in Mackay or backup location
- Catered lunch by Twin Falls Sandwich Company
- Special protective eye glasses
What to expect August 21, 2017 – Eclipse Day
Check In: Twin Falls Visitor Center – 2015 Neilsen Point Place, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Parking: East side of Petco – 1957 Fillmore St, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Weather Forecast: Sunny, Temp 80/52, Wind 7 mph (Mackay, ID)
Check in begins at 5:00 a.m. The buses will leave at 6:00 a.m. sharp. There are no assigned seats, but please let us know if you have mobility concerns and we will reserve the requested space.
Return Trip:
There have been questions about the estimated return time. Due to heavy traffic leaving the line of totality, the return trip may take longer than expected. Our hope is to be back before 5 pm.