After months of preparation, visitors to Ozark National Scenic Riverways enjoyed a spectacular total eclipse
According to a press release, the park’s “Zark Side of the Moon” event saw over 4,500 visitors at Big Spring, where they got a perfect view of the total eclipse, officials reported, and Alley Spring had the next largest gathering, with around 1,100 visitors.
The eclipse peaked just before 2 p.m., showing off four minutes of totality at Big Spring. While the length of totality increased further south, visitors enjoyed the day no matter where they were in the park.
Thousands of others watched along the Current and Jacks Fork rivers, which officials said made “a stunning backdrop for an amazing day.”
ONSR’s “Zark Side of the Moon” event offered even free activities, booths, eclipse glasses and a special appearance by the Smokey Bear hot air balloon.
Smokey’s appearance started Saturday morning, where his balloon first took flight. About two dozen people got rides on the balloon before gusting winds forced the crew to set it down, said officials.
The balloon flew for three hours, treating over 300 visitors to free rides! Conditions could not have been better. Alongside the balloon, Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl greeted visitors and educated them on caring for public lands
For summer planning and park information, visit ONSR’s website at nps.gov/ozar or call 573-323-4236 or follow on Facebook @ozarkriverways or on Instagram @ozarkriverwaysnps.
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