Total Solar Eclipse coming to NY: April 8, 2024

[ickglocma]

Can’t stop thinking about and laughing at the one comment here saying that the DOT highway signs cautioning of delays was “the governor looking for attention”. Absolutely hilarious

 

[raisingarizona]

I worry about falling asleep and crashing.

This season was ALL about the night before for me. I got in position at a reasonable hour and then slept.

That fear is legit. I’ve had some close calls.

 

[TonyC]

Not ever going to have another chance to see a total solar eclipse from the summit of Whiteface!

Congratulations! I thought Whiteface wasn't letting people go to the true summit. Did you skin up?

 

[jamesdeluxe]

Cross Lake

A great aunt of mine used to have a cabin there. Even though it was only 20 minutes from our house, I don't think I've been to Cross Lake in 50 years.

That's a great creepy pic! Looks like Dr. E. Nick Witty's humble mansion might be close by!

 

[tirolski]

A great aunt of mine used to have a cabin there. Even though it was only 20 minutes from our house, I don't think I've been to Cross Lake in 50 years.

It’s a lot cleaner than it used to be. But was pretty pristine before the Erie Canal came thru. A while ago, when I was fishing in the northern most bay, saw a bald eagle swoop, splash, and take off with a nice fish in it’s talons. Was within a hundred yards. There’s ospreys too.

Ya can get to the Atlantic ocean, via Oswego/St Lawrence or Mohawk/Hudson from it too. Just gotta pick which canal at Three Rivers. Big boats come thru coming and going.

 

[JTG]

Congratulations! I thought Whiteface wasn't letting people go to the true summit. Did you skin up?

Skinned the Highway, another first for me!

 

[trackbiker]

TonyC is definitely right. If you're not in totality you don't know what you're missing.
I had planned to see the eclipse since last year. Saw one on TV when I was a kid and always wanted to witness one. Drove to Long Lake from Schroon Lake. Got a great parking spot and a great spot on the lake to watch it. Some wispy clouds but could see the whole thing from beginning to end. Traffic wasn't bad getting back to Schroon lake on 28N. A little slow by where they were having an event in Newcomb and at Rt.9 in Pottersville. Traffic was a steady stream on Rt.9 south through Schroon Lake up to past 9:30pm from people jumping off the Northway to avoid the traffic. Drove back yesterday. Traffic was heavier than normal but no major backups.
That's Venus at 5 o'clock.

 

[Campgottagopee]

. If you're not in totality you don't know what you're missing.

I'm fine with not knowing.

The thought of spending hours in traffic, or flying, or whatever, just for a few minutes of oooohs and ahhhhhhs is fine with me.

 

[Ripitz]

“Gotta go to know.”

 

[Campgottagopee]

Gotta care to go