tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961263317321648772024-02-07T13:07:43.526-08:002017 Central Oregon Solar Eclipse InformationOn August 21, 2017, millions of people across the United States will see a total eclipse of the Sun. This page will be a resource for individuals planning to visit public lands to view the eclipse in Central Oregon, on the east side of the Central Cascade Mountain range. This area encompasses federal lands around Sisters, Madras, Prineville, Bend, La Pine and Mitchell, Oregon.Kassidy Kernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204193085055448735noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796126331732164877.post-80696538739821565442017-07-25T14:33:00.001-07:002017-07-25T14:33:28.611-07:00Planning to camp? Fire Restrictions Are in Place--Be Prepared!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.kgw.com/news/eclipse/camping-for-the-eclipse-read-this-first/446600580">Camping for the eclipse?</a> Click on the link to start planning your trip!</div>
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Kassidy Kernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204193085055448735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796126331732164877.post-11503859304173847132017-02-27T16:02:00.001-08:002017-03-10T11:33:19.060-08:00Enjoying the Solar Eclipse on Oregon’s Public Lands<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">During the August 21, 2017</span><strong style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </strong><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">total solar eclipse, the Moon's umbral shadow will fly across the United States, from Oregon to South Carolina, in a little over 90 minutes. The path of this shadow, called the Path </span><strong style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></strong><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">of Totality, is where observers </span><strong style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">will see the Moon completely cover the Sun</strong><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> for about two and a half minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Here in Central Oregon, we are expecting a large volume of visitors due to reliably clear skies and close access to large population centers along the Pacific Coast. Check this blog frequently to receive updates and announcements from public land managers and other agencies about what to expect if you decide to visit Central Oregon for the eclipse.</span><br />
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