Travel Tips for Your Eclipse

I know you may be surprised to learn this, but I’ve heard there are a few other people aware of Monday’s solar eclipse. Hard to believe, I know, but IT’S TRUE! That being the case, I seriously doubt you and I will be the only ones en route to the big event. So, just in case, I made a list of things our family is doing to ensure our eclipse road trip is a safe and enjoyable one. I pray this list will help you do the same.

  • Pray for God’s protection.
  • Fill up on gas ahead of time.
  • Expect traffic delays.
  • Leave early to arrive early.
  • Be patient with and kind and courteous to fellow drivers.
  • Plan alternate routes.
  • Pack some maps, don’t depend on apps. Cell towers may be overloaded.
  • Monitor traffic reports.
  • Pack plenty of healthy snacks and water. (As a reminder to myself, I’ve pinned some fun snack and drink ideas on our Great American Eclipse Pinterest page. And, no, they’re not all healthy choices, but when it comes to making family memories I have been known to make an exception.)
  • Turn on car headlights.
  • Arrive alive! Drive cautiously. All eyes on the road.
  • Avoid caravanning with others. Caravanning could slow us down and cause distractions. Instead, we’ll use our phones to stay in touch and meet up at our final destination.
  • Watch out for pedestrians, cyclists, and animals.
  • Be prepared. Pack an eclipse bag a day or two before we hit the road. Not sure what to pack? Grab Homeschool Legacy’s FREE Eclipse Packing List.
  • Play some travel games.
  • Pack binoculars.The family navigator may find them useful when looking at a sign, exit, or traffic incident in the distance. NEVER use them to look at the Sun!
  • Celebrate and worship our God and maker of the heavens and Earth with Homeschool Legacy’s Eclipse playlist.
  • Avoid the after-eclipse traffic jam. Instead, relax and thank the good people of the town that hosted us by eating in their restaurants, visiting a museum, exploring local shops, going to a movie, stopping in at a local ice-cream parlor or coffee shop, or taking in the local scenery and highlights. Take our time and enjoy ourselves. Think of it as a mini-one-day vacation!
  • OH!…and don’t wear eclipse glasses while driving. (Sorry! I just had to throw that one in for fun!)