The Total Eclipse Accessories Made For Upstate New Yorkers

Path of Totality

We're less than a month away from a cosmic event that happens once every 400 years in the same location. On April 8th, 2024, a total eclipse will be fully visible across a narrow route of New York State referred to as the "path of totality."

To celebrate this monumental event, New York State Parks and Historic Sites will host a range of events and activities as this rare total solar eclipse passes through Western New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Adirondacks.

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Once-In-A-Lifetime Occurrence

For us in the Capital Region, the events mark a truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime thrill. Especially in the North Country where, for the first time, the Adirondacks are in the direct path of totality, and are considered one of the best places to view the eclipse.

The eclipse will start shortly after 2 PM and will stretch across a 124-mile wide path that includes the Adirondacks, Finger Lakes, and Thousand Islands. Millions of New Yorkers will gather with friends, grab some cocktails perhaps, and witness scientific history.

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If you're looking to enhance your viewing, we found a bunch of cool items on Amazon to help you along. From tee-shirts to totes, glasses to gear, here are some of the Total Eclipse accessories made for Upstate New Yorkers.

The Total Eclipse Accessories Made For Upstate New Yorkers

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Latest Viral TikTok Trend Takes Funny Look at Life in the Adirondacks

We recently came across a viral video that took a lighthearted and fun approach to "Life in the ADKS." It's been circulating for weeks and we think it's worth sharing!

Is life in the Adirondacks all that different from life in say, Albany, Schenectady, or Saratoga Springs? We say, "Yes!"

Even though most cities in the Capital Region are less than an hour away, anyone who's spent a decent amount of time in the North Country knows that certain conveniences that many might take for granted, don't exist throughout the 5,000 square miles of dense forest and high peaks that comprise the mighty ADKS.

So whether you're from Halfmoon or Hague; from Troy or Ticonderoga, you should be able to relate to a viral video that takes a humorous and poignant approach to "Life in the Adirondacks."

Here are a few of our favorites - and you can check out the full video below.

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30 Interesting Facts About the ADKs You Probably Didn't Know!

From its awe-inspiring high peaks and crystal clear lake, ponds, and streams to its stunning wildlife, our mountains are second to none. And as you'll find, there's no shortage of interesting facts about figures about the mighty ADKs - here are 30 fascinating ones you may not have known!

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