Arkansas is a great place to enjoy the eclipse, as it’s right in the path of totality. Nearly two-thirds of the state will be a prime viewing.
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage & Tourism says lots of events are happening with the eclipse. In Hot Springs, you can enjoy arts culture and music with the ecliptic festival. Ride in a hot air balloon and enjoy some good eating during Blues, Balloons & Barbecue happening in Russellville.
If you’re not looking for events, the outdoor experience will be just as amazing.
“We’ve been using the motto, ‘Come early and stay late.’ We want visitors and guests to come experience Arkansas in the days before and the days following the eclipse itself. We encourage you to come enjoy the outdoor recreation pursuits that we offer, whether that’s mountain biking, paddling, or Arkansas river or stream, visiting a lake, the Ozark mountains, the national parks, the Warsaw mountains. Just enjoy the natural beauty that the natural state has to offer,” said Shea Lewis with Ark. Dep. of Parks, Heritage & Tourism.
The next total solar eclipse that will be visible from the contiguous United States won’t happen until August 23, 2044 according to Nasa.
