Solar Eclipse Activities and Viewing Areas

Buescher is not in the path of totality but we will still have a totally fun time experiencing a partial eclipse!

For Buescher the Partial Eclipse begins at 12:17pm. The maximum eclipse, which is the deepest point of the eclipse, with the sun at its most hidden, will be at 1:37pm. The partial eclipse ends at 2:58pm.
Buescher will have a 99% magnitude which means we are not in the total eclipse pathway and at maximum coverage, the sun will still be slightly visible. Because of this, Eclipse glasses will need to be worn the entire time when looking towards the sun at the eclipse. 

Location: Recreation Hall at Buescher State Park   
Open from: 12:30pm to 2:30pm 

Drop in anytime between 12:30 and 2:30pm to learn about the solar eclipse! Explore eclipse shadows and temperature changes, enjoy some eclipse inspired arts and crafts like eclipse critter masks and UV bead bracelets. Join in and become a citizen scientist through several different scientific projects! Grab some data sheets and observe what happens during the eclipse in nature that surrounds you! All ages welcome. This event is rain or shine. Free eclipse glasses available while supplies last.

This program is free after park entrance day use fee has been paid. Day use entrance fee is $5 per adult, 13 years of age and older. Children 12 years  of age and under are free. 

Main Viewing Areas around the park for Day Use visitors and campers who have a shaded site:

For all areas, please bring a folding chair or picnic blanket to sit on. 

* The back porch of the Historic Recreation Hall and open yard behind and to the side of the Recreation Hall are good viewing areas. - Please Leave No Trace and pick up all trash before leaving. Do not carve anything into the red sandstone structures. 
*The field in front of Lakeview Camp Loop will be great for campers in the primitive walk in sites and lakeview sites. No extra day use parking available at this location.
* The dam and fishing areas are open to day use parking and good open spots for viewing.

Overnight Camping in parking lots and day use areas are not allowed. 

Parking along the side any park roadway or off pavement is not allowed. 

No public consumption of alcohol is allowed in the park.