Passing through the countries of Mexico, the United States, and Canada, the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse provides amazing opportunities to view totality in its grandeur in beautiful natural settings! These settings vary from waterfalls to wooded areas in various countries that provide 3+ minutes of totality.

1. Niagara Falls

Arguably the most famous location on this list, Niagara Falls has activities in both the US and Canada as the Falls are located on the border between the two countries. There are wonderful areas on both sides of the border, which has 3 minutes and 31 seconds of totality. Niagara Falls is a class 7 on the Bortle Scale, which makes the area ideal for viewing the eclipse, but not much else with a telescope. However, the lack of celestial viewing of the stars is compensated by the sheer amount of activities in the surrounding cities. https://www.nps.gov/kaww/index.htm

Item	Time/Item
Address	6650 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
Timezone	EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Duration	2 hours, 27 minutes, 8 seconds
Duration of totality	3 minutes, 31 seconds
Partial begins	Apr 8, 2024 at 2:04:49 pm
Full begins	Apr 8, 2024 at 3:18:17 pm
Maximum	Apr 8, 2024 at 3:20:02 pm
Full ends	Apr 8, 2024 at 3:21:48 pm
Partial ends	Apr 8, 2024 at 4:31:57 pm

2. Katahdin Woods and Waters

Located in Maine and is a class 1 Bortle scale, Katahdin Woods and Waters is a national monument that spans 87,563 acres of land that was originally purchased by a co-founder of Burt’s Bees and their foundation. Located 85.5 miles or 90 minutes from Bangor, Maine, the National Monument offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, bird watching, hunting, and camping. With its location, Katahdin Woods and Waters is one of the best places to view the stars and the eclipse!

Item	Time/Item
Address	Hauling Rd 1, Millinocket, ME 04462
Timezone	EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Duration	2 hours, 19 minutes, 28 seconds
Duration of totality	3 minutes, 22 seconds
Partial begins	Apr 8, 2024 at 2:21:03 pm
Full begins	Apr 8, 2024 at 3:31:11 pm
Maximum	Apr 8, 2024 at 3:32:52 pm
Full ends	Apr 8, 2024 at 3:34:33 pm
Partial ends	Apr 8, 2024 at 4:40:31 pm

3. Cuyahoga Valley

Located between Akron, OH and Cleveland Ohio, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a wonderful class 5 Bortle scale national park that highlights the rural landscape along the Cuyahoga River. It is the only National Park in Ohio and Cuyahoga Valley also differs from the other national parks in America in that it is adjacent to two large urban areas and it includes a dense road network, small towns, four reservations of the Cleveland Metroparks, eleven parks of the Summit Metro Parks, and public and private attractions.

Item	Time/Item
Address	Visitor Center At 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264
Timezone	EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Duration	2 hours, 29 minutes, 48 seconds
Duration of totality	3 minutes, 25 seconds
Partial begins	Apr 8, 2024 at 1:59:15 pm
Full begins	Apr 8, 2024 at 3:13:57 pm
Maximum	Apr 8, 2024 at 3:15:39 pm
Full ends	Apr 8, 2024 at 3:17:22 pm
Partial ends	Apr 8, 2024 at 4:29:03 pm

4. Waco Mammoth National Monument

Located right outside of the heart of Waco, Texas, the Waco Mammoth National Monument is a class 5 Bortle site that sits within 100 acres of wooded parkland along the Bosque River. Surrounded by oak, mesquite and cedar trees, the site offers an escape from the modern world and provides a glimpse into the lives and habitat of Columbian mammoths and other Ice Age animals. https://www.nps.gov/waco/learn/historyculture/index.htm With 4 minutes and 17 seconds of totality, this national park site has the greatest totality on this list.

Item	Time/Item
Address	6220 Steinbeck Bend Dr, Waco, TX 76708
Timezone	CDT (Central Daylight Time)
Duration	2 hours, 40 minutes, 11 seconds
Duration of totality	4 minutes, 17 seconds
Partial begins	Apr 8, 2024 at 12:20:32 pm
Full begins	Apr 8, 2024 at 1:38:00 pm
Maximum	Apr 8, 2024 at 1:40:09pm
Full ends	Apr 8, 2024 at 1:42:17 pm
Partial ends	Apr 8, 2024 at 3:00:43 pm

5. Kouchibouguac National Park

Located entirely in Canada, Kouchibouguac National Park is a class 3 Bortle scale that has been declared a dark sky preserve, which means there is a commitment to protect and preserve the night sky by applying strict lighting guidelines to reduce light pollution. The guidelines are tailored to protect ecosystems, reduce energy consumption and maintain dark skies. The park is located 187 KM, or about 2 hours and 20 minute drive from Fredericton, NB, Canada. Other activities include biking, hiking, camping, swimming, kayaking, and spending time at the beach. https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/nb/kouchibouguac/activ/activites-plein-air-outdoor-activities/ciel-sky

Fees

Adult: $7.90
Senior: $6.90
Youth: free
Family/group: $16.00

Item	Time/Item
Address	National 186, NB-117, Kouchibouguac, NB E4X 1V2, Canada
Timezone	ADT (Atlantic Daylight Time)
Duration	2 hours, 16 minutes, 39 seconds
Duration of totality	3 minutes, 15 seconds
Partial begins	Apr 8, 2024 at 3:26:00 pm
Full begins	Apr 8, 2024 at 4:34:51 pm
Maximum	Apr 8, 2024 at 4:36:29 pm
Full ends	Apr 8, 2024 at 4:38:06 pm
Partial ends	Apr 8, 2024 at 5:42:39 pm

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