The August 21, 2017 solar eclipse, frequently billed as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, will travel a path of totality over the entire U.S. for the first time in 99 years. Everyone in the lower 48 states will get to see at least a partial eclipse but only those in the path of totality will experience the true total solar eclipse. Gorges State Park (GSP) in Sapphire, NC, is the only North Carolina state park in the path of totality.

The Friends of Gorges State Park is sponsoring, with GSP hosting, 3 days of FREE family-friendly, fun activities leading up to the total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21. The Park offers prime viewing spots and we’ll make sure to make the event truly memorable. We will have live music, food trucks, ranger-led nature hikes, science discussions and demonstrations, face painting and more!