“We are trying to encourage alternative modes of transportation during this unprecedented event in Jackson,” said Darren Brugmann, Start Bus Director. “We’d love to see more residents and visitors riding buses and taking advantage of the new START Bike program.” In an effort to sway residents and visitors to utilize alternative modes of transportation during […]
Tag: Wyoming Stargazing
100 Days Until Totality! 10 Days Left – George Takei’s Reminder About Eye Safety from NASA.gov
Get stoked! We’re only days away from the ultimate Astronomical event of the year! The town of Jackson has been working hard to prepare for the influx of visitors and eclipse watchers. Soon, the hard work and preparation will pay off as we enter into the 2 minutes of totality that we’ve been waiting for. […]
100 Days Until Totality! 11 Days Left – Great American Eclipse Special Storycast & Two Minutes of Totality Free! From TetonEclipse.com
A great local, eclipse resource for learning while on the road, taking a walk during your “two minutes in the dark,” or while sitting desk-side and getting excited about the Eclipse via TravelStory featuring Wyoming Stargazing’s Dr. Samuel Singer. A special-edition TravelStory is coming at you straight out of the state of Wyoming. Download it […]
100 Days Until Totality! 12 Days Left – Teton Total Solar Eclipse Survival Guide – Available August 16 -21 from TetonEclipse.com
A brief shot of the cover of the Teton Total Solar Eclipse Survival Guide. Who: Town of Jackson and Teton County, Wyoming with key agency partners in the eclipse planning effort. What: A pocket-sized, quick reference resource covering the essentials for safely navigating the Jackson and Teton eclipse in accordance with official plans put forth […]
100 Days Until Totality! 13 Days Left – Tips for Visitors from TetonEclipse.com
Teton County’s resident population of approximately 23,000 is expected to swell well beyond even our typical busy tourist season numbers during the impact period. It is best to arrive early, come prepared, and have reasonable expectations, given the situation. Once the eclipse begins, you will forget all about the crowds and any small inconveniences it […]
100 Days Until Totality! 14 Days Left – Tips for Residents from TetonEclipse.com
Eclipse Begins Monday, August 21, 2017, at 10:16am Anticipated Community Impact Days:Thursday, 08/17 – Tuesday, 08/22 •Area roadways will likely be congested and regular routes are subject to temporary restrictions, visit www.wyoroad.info for additional information; traffic signs will provide up-to-date information on specific roadways. •Be prepared for heavy bicycle traffic. Please remember to share the […]
100 Days Until Totality! 17 Days Left – Top 10 Things to Bring/Know from TetonEclipse.com
Top 10 Things to Bring/Know The communities around the Bridger-Teton are expecting a large influx of visitors that will be using the community’s lodging, food, gas, ATMs, and bathroom facilities. We anticipate additional impacts on our public lands. Suggested planning and preparation for up to two weeks prior to the August 21 eclipse include: 1. […]
100 Days Until Totality! 18 Days Left – Old Bill’s 2017 Launch Draws Eclipse Awareness & Calling All Volunteers. Published from TetonEclipse.com
Yesterday marked the start of Jackson’s greatest fundraising season with the Old Bill’s Launch Party and reminds service-oriented folks that giving back and contributing is of ultimate importance and significant impact. The Community Foundation supports the following organizations and non-profits– several of which have immensely supported the Teton Eclipse effort including Center for the Arts, […]
100 Days Until Totality! 19 Days Left – Teton County Library Eclipse Glasses – Bound To Go Fast + Tonight! Get some eclipse tips in Alta, Wy. Published from TetonEclipse.com
Yep, we hope you heard it here first, or perhaps from our friends at the Teton County Library, but effective August 1, regular residents and citizens of Teton County, WY with checkouts can scoop up their very own eclipse glasses for free-because it’s the library of course! Be sure to act fast, as insiders say […]
100 Days Until Totality! 20 Days Left – LOCALS: ECLIPSE VOLUNTEERING NEEDS | FIRST RESPONDER FOOD DONATIONS
Via our VOAD partners at Hole Food Rescue – with gratitude. Hello JH Community, We are 21 days away from the infamous Total Solar Eclipse and VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster) is working hard to ensure all the incoming and local first responders that will be on duty during the eclipse weekend are properly […]
100 Days Until Totality! 21 Days Left – Contribute to Eclipse Science!
Ready to be fully apart of the most epic Astronomical phenomena of the year? Perfect! Because science needs your help! NASA is encouraging eclipse watchers to record valuable data during totality with a simple app on a phone and an ordinary thermometer. In order for NASA scientists to further analyze eclipses, they are asking citizens […]
100 Days Until Totality! 22 Days Left – Solar Scopes
So you’ve snagged a couple tickets to our eclipse events and you’re ready to view the eclipse through our solar telescopes. But you may still be skeptical and worried about your eye safety. We’re encouraging you to read on and put all you fears to rest! What makes solar telescopes safe, exactly? During the eclipse, […]
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