Solar Eclipse At Crater Lake
Join us for an Annular Solar Eclipse at Oregon’s only National Park
Saturday, October 14 2023
If Oct. 14th does not appear as bookable when you select Book Now, it means the Crater Lake Tour is full. If you would like to join our waitlist, please fill out the form below.
About The Tour
Adventure: Join us for an amazing day and witness an Annular Solar Eclipse with us! The path of totality will angle northwest across Southern and Central Oregon, giving us a spectacular opportunity to view the eclipse all while exploring Crater Lake National Park.
Naturalist Guided Experience: Perched atop the 750-mile long cordillera, the world’s purest body of water awaits to astound you! After entering the park, we will first go to our viewing location on the northwestern flank of the stunningly blue Crater Lake. From our vantage point, we will be able to look across the lake and witness the sun tuck behind the moon’s shadow! As the Annular Eclipse fades, we will continue our exploration of America’s 6th National Park, learning about Mt. Mazama’s eruptive history and the formation of the geologic wonder. Amidst the wealth of interpretation our guides will offer on this journey we’ll likely share how we as humans are the single greatest threat to this lake’s purity as well as being the intelligent and responsible stewards of its continued status of clarity and purity!
What is an Annular Solar Eclipse? An annular solar eclipse happens when the moon covers the Sun’s center, leaving the outer edges of the sun visible, forming a “ring of fire” or annulus around the moon. When the moon is near its furthest point from Earth it appears smaller than the sun and thus, does not completely cover the sun during a solar eclipse. As a result, the edges of the sun are not covered by the moon, creating the incredible “ring of fire” effect.
Details
$220 per person
Tour Time:
October 14, 2023 | 5:00AM - 2:30PM Why so early?
Transportation: Departing from our office
Includes
Professional naturalist guide & award-winning interpretation
Adventure: A stunning view of the Annular Solar Eclipse followed by hikes and exploration of the incredible Crater Lake National Park.
Eyewear: Special eclipse viewing glasses
Treats: Fresh coffee & a local treat from Sparrow Bakery in our office prior to departing. We will have another round of coffee available once we arrive at Crater Lake.
Lunch: A sack-style lunch
Transportation: Departing from our office (about two hours each way)
Bring
Camp Chair: Camp chair or blanket for viewing the eclipse
Travel Mug: If you’d like more coffee when we arrive at Crater Lake
Snacks & Water: Please bring snacks, water, and any additional breakfast items since it will be an early start to the day!
Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
Layers: Warm layers for variable weather
Miscellaneous Gear: Water bottle, camera, snacks (if desired)
Weather & Visibility: We are fortunate to be on the dry side of the Cascades, getting over 300 days of clear skies and sunshine per year. With that said this tour will run regardless of rain or cloudy skies. You can learn more about our weather policy here.
5:00am Departure Time: Because of the popularity and growing excitement for the eclipse and Crater Lake as a viewing destination, we have decided on the departure time of 5:00am to ensure that we leave ourselves plenty of time to get into the park and to our viewing location for the Eclipse. There is a chance that we will have some downtime prior to the viewing of the eclipse but we want to make sure that we are able to get into the park, find parking, and get to an excellent viewing location without any issues. We will have fresh coffee and a treat from Sparrow Bakery at our office to help folks get up and at 'em in the early morning!!! Please bring a travel coffee mug as we will bring additional coffee in the vans in case you wish to top off once we arrive at Crater Lake. Please also feel free to bring any additional breakfast items that you wish for the drive down.
Crater Lake Solar Eclipse Waitlist
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