Beaver Dick Park
7 Miles from Rexburg
Beaver Dick Park was named after “Beaver Dick” (Richard Leigh) who was one of the last of the real mountain men of this valley. This is a great camping place for scouts…
Everything You Need To Know About The Rexburg Solar Eclipse
~Aug 21, 2017 at 11:33am~
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Until the Solar Eclipse in Rexburg, Idaho
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On Aug 21, 2017 at 11:33am a rare solar eclipse will pass over Rexburg. The sun will be completely covered for 2 minutes and 17 seconds.
Any city within the shaed area will see the total solar eclipse but cities closer to to the center line will see it longer. Areas outside the band will see a partial eclipse but miss the majesty of totality. Idaho Falls will also see the eclipse, but it will last only 1 minute and 49 seconds while Rexburg will see if for 2 minutes and 17 seconds.
There won’t be another eclipse in Idaho for over 152 years and there hasn’t been an eclipse that covered the contiguous United States since 1918.
Now for the details… This page will explain everything you need to know to be ready for the eclipse. Read about events, things to do, eye protection, and public viewing locations.
Buy Eclipse T-Shirts
Support the local Sugar/Salem Choir by buying a T-Shirt for $19.99.
Buy T-ShirtsEye Protection
In order to safely view the eclipse you need proper eye protection. Do not use sunglasses. Buy Solar Glasses Here. SOLD OUT
Save money by buying ahead of time. SolarGlasses2017.com has some of the best prices.
Use the coupon code “RexburgOnline” and save an additional 10%.
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Visiting for the Eclipse?
Public Viewing Areas
The absolute center-line will be just south of Rexburg. However, the centerline will only see the eclipse for about 2 seconds longer than inside Rexburg. See an interactive Google map here.
The Weekend of The Eclipse
Friday Aug 18
Rexburg Farmer’s Market
LOTS of food items – dinner and goodies – great for an open air date night. We have lots of other fun things to sample and explore, and of course, we have our produce vendors selling fresh produce and bedding plants to help you get your garden growing with the best starts around.
Saturday Aug 19
Teton Story Telling Festival at Riverside Park
Come listen to nationally known storytellers, and award-winning regional tellers. There will also be various artists making, sharing, and selling art.
Planetarium Show at BYU-Idaho
Come see planetarium shows at the local university.
11:30am – Earth, Moon & Sun.
12:00pm – Black Holes
Buy Tickets (sorry, sold out)
Eclipse Lectures at BYU-I
Origin of the Moon -Dr. Brian Tonks – 1:00pm
Total Solar Eclipses: History, Safety, Etc – Tim Thompson – 2:00pm
Gravitational Waves – Gabriele Vajente – 3:00pm
Mon Aug 21
The Solar Eclipse at 11:33am
This is the main event. You don’t need tickets, just look up! However, there are a number of public viewing areas available.
Eclipse Breakfast and Lunch at BYU-I Crossroads Dining Area
Breakfast Buffet (8:00-10:00am) $7.99 plus tax.
Lunch Buffet (12:30-2:00pm) $7.99 plus tax.
About Rexburg
Rexburg, Idaho is based in Madison County, Idaho. The smaller town of about 28,000 people is home to a private institution called Brigham Young University-Idaho (BYU-Idaho), operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The town got its name from founder Thomas Edwin Ricks, “Rex” in its German form. The city made headlines when the Teton Dam broke and flooded the area. Most of the town was largely filled with water, but you can see and read more about it at the Rexburg Flood Museum.
Where to See The Eclipse
Popular public venues to watch the eclipse in Rexburg.
Porter Park
Porter Park, named in honor of Arthur Porter, Jr., is situated in downtown Rexburg. It has picnic tables, playground equipment, tennis courts, basketball court, baseball field, soccer field, spray park, and jogging…
Smith Park
Smith Park Smith Park is located on the east side of Rexburg and is a community favorite, being tucked away from traffic. It features 2 baseball diamonds, a Veterans Memorial, 2 shelters, gazebo,…
Nature Park
Nature Park is unique in that it is away from traffic and in a more tranquil environment and in a beautiful area close to the South Fork of the Teton River. The path through the…
Where to Eat
Try some local restuarants
The Hickory
1 Miles from Rexburg
The Hickory offers wholesome family created recipes. Together with a southern feel, The Hickory has everything you need to get your comfort food fill. Friendly Staff, Good Food and a light hearted atmosphere…
Fresco Kitchen and Grill
1.9 Miles from Rexburg
Located on Yellowstone Highway near SpringHill Suites, this modern and beautifully designed restaurant is bringing something new and exciting to Rexburg. The urban feeling of industrial chic interior and deliciously interesting menu…
Pizza Pie Cafe
1 Miles from Rexburg
Pizza Pie Cafe is a delicious pizza buffet, with a tasty pasta bar, a fresh-cut salad bar, and even a pasta bar! We have a fun atmosphere with great music and even…
Gator Jacks
**Currently doing Bulk Shopping orders** For Bulk Food ordering, click HERE **Not Serving Food** Gator Jacks offers a deliciously wide variety of soups, salads, and of course, sandwiches! They use only the…
What To Do
Things to keep you entertained while waiting for the eclipse
Teton Lakes Golf Course
2 Miles from Rexburg
Teton Lakes is exactly what its name implies, with a backdrop of the Grand Tetons and plenty of lakes. This beautiful 18-hole championship course is located west of Rexburg on the Hibbard…
Madison Gymnastics Center
At Madison Gymnastics Center, our goal is to provide a fun and safe environment where people of all ages can come together and develop physical and mental strength, flexibility, and social skills…
Rexburg Rapids
Rexburg Rapids is the perfect place to have some fun in the sun! Make this summer last by bringing your family and friends to our pools and slides. This water park features…
Legacy Flight Museum
The Legacy Flight Museum formed from a notion of John Bagley. In 2006, this idea came to life. His goal is to give people the opportunity to get up close and personal with…
What to know if you live in Rexburg
- Purchase supplies for the weekend before Friday, the 18th of August. Most travelers will be arriving on Friday-Sunday.
- Fill up on Gas before the weekend to avoid lines and possible shortages.
- Make sure you have enough cash. ATMs are limited in how much money they can carry.
- Cellular networks will be strained. If you need data, try switching manually to the 3G network to avoid the overburdened 4G/LTE Networks.
- Purchase solar glasses before the weekend of the eclipse. Otherwise, there might be a shortage.
- Most people are flying into Salt Lake City and traveling up from Utah. Expect traffic on the 15.
- Prepare for strains on the power-infrastructure.
- Prepare for massive amounts of traffic immediately following the eclipse. Most travelers will probably try and leave shortly after the eclipse happens.
Cell Phone Traffic
Rexburg will be getting over 20,000 visitors! Whether you are visiting or living here, make the proper preparations.
One of the largest and most-affected might be the cell-phone availability. If you have full service (full bars), but cant get onto the internet try switching to 3g. The speeds generally are slower, but the bandwidth isn’t used up like the 4g bandwidth, and you should be able to still find information. Learn How To Switch from 4G to 3G.
This eclipse has been called “The Great American Eclipse” as it will pass over a large swath of states from Oregon to South Carolina. However, the actual band of shadow is pretty narrow. As such, cities along the eclipse path are expected to see an influx of visitors.
