Solar Eclipse in Indian Lake 2024

The Adirondack region of upstate New York is preparing for increased visitation leading up to and during the total solar eclipse taking place on April 8, 2024. As part of the preparation, the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) has developed a website that shares specific information leading up to and during the celestial event.
2024-eclipse.com features a countdown clock, background information about the eclipse, a map showcasing the path of totality, frequently asked questions, and information about events in the region. The website will be updated frequently with additional information, business materials, news, and plans for local events and activities.
User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) Designer Emilee Hazelden explained that the site has been designed to be user-friendly so that users can easily access the information when planning their visit. “We are excited that most of the Adirondacks will be in the path of totality, and we are confident that this site will help guide anyone to the Adirondacks who is looking for the ultimate viewing experience.”
Solar eclipses have proven to be a significant draw for visitors who travel so that they can experience being in the “path of totality.” During the afternoon of April 8, 2024, the moon will pass between the sun and Earth, blocking the face of the sun and creating a shadow over much of the Adirondacks. Most of the Adirondack region will be in the “path of totality” meaning that the most significant part of the moon’s umbra, or shadow, will be directly over the region, plunging it into darkness during the normally bright afternoon hours.
The Adirondack Mountains offers some of the best opportunities for outdoor recreation in a beautiful, natural setting; it is within a day’s drive for 25% of the entire North American population, making it an easy vacation destination. It is anticipated that, due to ease of travel to the region, its open spaces, expansive vistas and unobstructed views of the sky, many people will choose to travel to the region ahead of the eclipse.