Watch the Eclipse in Wyoming: Snow King Basecamp Opens Indoor Camping Site in One of the Best-Viewing Areas in the Country Events U.S. Travel

Individuals who want to witness the historic solar eclipse this summer in the world's most-scenic location are in luck. A new indoor camping site, Snow King Basecamp, has opened up minutes away from the Grand Tetons in Jackson Hole, Wyo. – one of the best-viewing areas in the country. 

With this opportunity, eclipse-lovers get the best of both worlds: the ability to watch the solar eclipse in one of the most beautiful locations in North America and the experience of "roughing it" (except visitors will be indoors at the base of Snow King mountain next to a five-star restaurant, one of Jackson Hole's best bars, Wi-Fi, power charging stations, indoor bathrooms, showers and 24-hour security). The indoor camping area is just steps from the Snow King chair lift, Alpine slide, Snow King Resort, and children's playground with a rock climbing wall. Each campsite allows up to four people.

The total solar eclipse happening on August 21, 2017, will be the first of it's kind in nearly 40 years, according to NASA.gov. Total solar eclipses are rare in and of themselves, but for the first time since 1979, the path of the moon's shadow will pass through the continental U.S. Jackson Hole is one of the best places to view this phenomenon as it falls directly in the viewing path.

Eclipse viewers can attend other special events in the Snow King area sponsored by Wyoming Stargazing featuring retired NASA Astronaut Scott Altman, author and astrobiologist David Grinspoon, supernovae expert Prof. Douglas Leonard and many great activities. Tickets for these events can be purchased here. Campsites are available August 17-21 and are booking fast so travelers should book now at snowkingbasecamp.com or call 877-299-7506.