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KING 5's Jake Whittenberg and photojournalist Jim Scott are in Madras, Oregon, for Monday's total solar eclipse. They and other KING 5 crew members are sharing their adventures as they travel south on I-5 along with thousands of other sun-gazers for the rare celestial event.
Monday 8/21/17:
First light...before the darkness. #Eclispe2017 pic.twitter.com/1xeFJbaQnU
— Jake Whittenberg 🎥 (@jwhittenbergK5) August 21, 2017
Sunday 8/20/17:
You like my new hat? #Eclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/2tGrKO233y
— Jake Whittenberg 🎥 (@jwhittenbergK5) August 21, 2017
Apparently we just had a solar flare. This astronomy stuff is so cool. #Eclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/QBfCNZOMej
— Jake Whittenberg 🎥 (@jwhittenbergK5) August 21, 2017
Everything tested and set for #Eclipse2017. HD cam stream and a 360 cam experience when eclipse passes through Jackson Hole WY @king5seattle pic.twitter.com/xUOyotrH2q
— Greg Thies | KING5 (@K5Greg) August 20, 2017
Ok traffic in Madras is packed now. Prepare for slow downs if you're headed this way! #Eclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/hbkheoPdTY
— Jake Whittenberg 🎥 (@jwhittenbergK5) August 20, 2017
The Mayor of Madras says they're handling the mass influx of eclipse-goers well. Many didn't believe it would be so busy. #Eclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/buQ8vY1suJ
— Jake Whittenberg 🎥 (@jwhittenbergK5) August 20, 2017
...oh and no gas lines. And @McDonalds is selling $2 eclipse glasses. 😂 #Eclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/6ZVVkf4Ee3
— Jake Whittenberg 🎥 (@jwhittenbergK5) August 20, 2017
Here is what traffic looks like entering Madras. Not bad! Worst of it is getting into campgrounds. #Eclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/m9K78cupJO
— Jake Whittenberg 🎥 (@jwhittenbergK5) August 20, 2017
What are people doing in Madras while waiting for tomorrow's #SolarEclipse2017? Going up and down 40 feet in a hot air balloon of course. pic.twitter.com/8fM1IpgYNf
— KING5 Photog Jim (@King5unit9) August 20, 2017
This group from Seattle planned this trip 10 years ago! Camp is settled and totality arrives in 24hrs! #Eclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/SRGNOdZsmk
— Jake Whittenberg 🎥 (@jwhittenbergK5) August 20, 2017
Traffic getting into Madras is starting to get heavy. These women pitched in to play traffic cop. #Eclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/SCb7jTCsEk
— Jake Whittenberg 🎥 (@jwhittenbergK5) August 20, 2017
Waking up at Madras Airport and I can see why this is a great place for viewing tomorrow's eclipse. pic.twitter.com/USdXKRlUUo
— KING5 Photog Jim (@King5unit9) August 20, 2017
Good morning from Madras! The @exploratorium and @NASA teams are preparing for #Eclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/gYHqspwLnw
— Jake Whittenberg 🎥 (@jwhittenbergK5) August 20, 2017
Saturday 8/19/17:
First time camping for a story! See you bright and early for LIVE reports on @KING5Seattle. #Eclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/ZkjOITnkyE
— Jake Whittenberg 🎥 (@jwhittenbergK5) August 20, 2017
We are now in the path of totality approaching #Madras. #Eclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/fZHpInDqke
— Jake Whittenberg 🎥 (@jwhittenbergK5) August 20, 2017
Passing by Mt. Hood. It's the closest I've been to it! 😳 Traffic gets an 'A' so far. #Eclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/vynwWDf7yF
— Jake Whittenberg 🎥 (@jwhittenbergK5) August 20, 2017
Pit stop before getting closer to Madras. 🌒🚗 #Eclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/MRsBsVSSV6
— Jake Whittenberg 🎥 (@jwhittenbergK5) August 20, 2017
Just about 24 hours away from #Eclipse2017. Here's an update from Jackson Wyoming @KING5Seattle pic.twitter.com/9A49eIj8Px
— Greg Thies | KING5 (@K5Greg) August 20, 2017
Plenty of excitement in Jackson Hole for #Eclipse2017. Gonna have a great view - the Teton Range - from my perch for @KING5Seattle stream. pic.twitter.com/qIW1m6NPCW
— Greg Thies | KING5 (@K5Greg) August 20, 2017
Road trip staples: Beef jerky. #Eclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/8LcDsfStQm
— Jake Whittenberg 🎥 (@jwhittenbergK5) August 20, 2017
We're off!! Madras, OR here we come! 🌒🚗 Stay tuned for updates.... pic.twitter.com/nq3EEp9BJD
— Jake Whittenberg 🎥 (@jwhittenbergK5) August 19, 2017
Arrived. Jackson WY. Great drive through Utah, Idaho Some roads empty but eventually filled w/ RV's and cars for #Eclipse2017 @KING5Seattle pic.twitter.com/ZhNlpfkLp1
— Greg Thies | KING5 (@K5Greg) August 20, 2017
Wheels down in Utah. Next stop Wyoming. #Eclipse2017 @KING5Seattle pic.twitter.com/ZYGoki3Kre
— Greg Thies | KING5 (@K5Greg) August 19, 2017
Our #Eclipse2017 road trip begins. On fav @AlaskaAir to SLC then up to Jackson WY. Check out the @KING5Seattle live stream on Monday! pic.twitter.com/h655qBqd6x
— Greg Thies | KING5 (@K5Greg) August 19, 2017
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