The path of totality for the 2017 solar eclipse passes through northeast Kansas and the north part of the Kansas City area. Reading through the eclipse thread, it sounds like several Dopers are planning a trip to the area, so why not have a Dopefest the weekend before the eclipse (Aug 19 or 20)? I thought I’d start a thread to see if there was any interest, if anyone had suggestions for places to meet up, etc.
I’d be interested! I do have to be home in Topeka early on the 21st, because my sisters and I are driving north to a viewing area in Nebraska.
The 19th would be better for me but I could do the 20th. Won’t it be crowded already though?
Why not on the 21st? Some people plan to drive to the eclipse and back home on the same day.
Well, I don’t want to drive around in KC on the 21st, I imagine traffic will be worse than usual.
I already had the Nebraska plans, and if the fest would be fefore the actual day, I could do two things that are fun.
I suggested doing something on the weekend because I figured most folks already had plans for the eclipse. I’m thinking of driving up to Atchison KS and trying to stake out a place in a city park where I can watch.
Saturday might work better for me since my wife and I sometimes have to kid-sit on Sundays. But I’m flexible.