Our Nation welcomes visitors to our lands to camp and view the historical August 21st solar eclipse. This will be the first total solar eclipse to be visible in the continental United States since 1979. The Path of Totality crosses directly over majestic Mt. Jefferson and is in full view from Warm Springs. Our community is ranked as one of the #1 viewing sites for this once-in-a-lifetime experience and together we will get to observe a total of 2 minutes 02.3 seconds of darkness.

The Tribe has just released a limited number of camping, RV and day parking sites for visitors who would like to experience this celestial event within the boundaries of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. This includes camping and RV parking through the weekend, overnight tent and RV parking, and day parking. Click here to make reservations.

Over the weekend, numerous events will be held in the community at the Indian Head Casino and Museum at Warm Springs. Additionally, the Native Sol Eclipse Fest will feature tribal vendors, food, and performances by nationally recognized Native American artists and NASA is hosting several events at the Warm Springs K-8 Academy. Click here for a full listing of local activities.

Visitors will have access to bus transportation to Indian Head Casino and the Museum from the Community Center for a small fee and can also stop off at Oregon Solarfest and Solar Town in Madras. Click here for more information on bus passes and to purchase.

In addition to camping and viewing sites in Warm Springs, there are also a number of areas on the reservation that are open to non-Tribal members through the purchase of a fishing/camping permit including Lower Dry Creek and the High Cascade area including Long Lake, Dark Lake, Island Lake, Boulder Lake and Trout Lake. Currently there are no reservations available for Indian Park during this time period. Click here for maps, additional information and to purchase permits.

Please stayed tuned for any additional updates during this time period on our tourism website or on Facebook. You can also get updates from our local radio station KWSO 91.9 FM.

Thank you again for joining us in Warm Springs for this historic celestial experience. “An ílawaashk’ishita” ~ The sun will be shadowed.

Join the Celebration of “An ílawaashk’ishita”

The sun will be shadowed! in Warm Springs, Oregon

August 19th-21st, 2017

On August 21, 2017 a spectacular Solar Eclipse touches down on the Oregon horizon. In fact, this will be the first total solar eclipse to be visible in the continental U.S. since 1979! It is also the first eclipse with a path from coast to coast in nearly 100 years. Warm Springs and Madras locations are ranked as the #1 viewing sites for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The Path of Totality crosses directly over Majestic Mt. Jefferson and is in full view from Madras and Warm Springs!

Transportation provided from Madras, Oregon Solarfest and other locations from August, 19th – 21st, 2017.

Indian Head Casino Native American Music Experience, Aug. 19th, 20th, 21st
Location: 3236 US-26, Warm Springs, OR 97761

Indian Head Casinos’ exclusive Native American entertainment experience features local, regional and national Native American music. Kelly Jackson and her band bring their “Native Americana” sounds to the stage starting at 8:00 pm on Saturday, August 19th. On Sunday, Arlie Neskahi & Eagle’s Jump combine Native vocals and flute playing into a unique sound for visitors starting at 8:00 pm. Charles Littleleaf, renowned flutist and Warm Springs Tribal member, will round out the musical experience on Monday, August 21st, starting at 3:00 pm. For more info: http://www.indianheadcasino.com/solar-eclipse/.

Museum at Warm Springs, Celestial Visions Exhibit & Artist Village, Aug. 19th, 20th
Location: 2189 US-26, Warm Springs, OR 97761

The Museum at Warm Springs opened the “Celestial Visions” exhibit on June 22nd which features beaded bags and tribal objects that portray the importance of this historical event. In addition to the exhibit, the Museum Artist Village will offer visitors a glimpse into our living history as Tribal members demonstrate family heirlooms, regalia, artwork and basketry. The Museum and Artist village will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm with traditional dance performances daily at noon. The Museum will be open on Monday from noon to 5:00 pm. For more info: http://www.museumatwarmsprings.org/.

Total Solar Eclipse Festival of Events, Aug. 19th, 20th
Location: Community Center Baseball Fields, 2200 Hollywood Blvd, Warm Springs, OR 97761

This event will “kick off” on Saturday with wiffle ball and kickball starting at 10 am for youth ages 9 and older. On Sunday, the Warm Springs Nation Little League (WSNLL) All-Stars Players line-up will began at 9 am. Eagle Thunder will be on site for an honor song at 9:45 am followed by an honoring of the All-Stars and WSNLL Board. The final games of the event will start at 11:30 am. The event will conclude with a 3:00 pm NASA tour for the All-Stars at the Warm Springs K-8 Academy. Alcohol and drug free event. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/totalsolareclipsef.o.e/

Native Sol Solar Eclipse Event, Aug. 19th, 20th, 21st
Location: 1115 Wasco, Warm Springs, OR 97761

Native Aspirations presents “Native Sol”, August 19th – 21st. This event includes local vendors, tribal dance exhibitions, family games and prizes, and a pow-wow. Vendors will open at 9:00 am daily with tribal dance exhibitions on Saturday and Sunday starting at 1:00 pm. This event also features musical performances by nationally recognized artists including Blue Flamez on Saturday and Kelly Jackson on Sunday starting both days at 5:30 pm. On Monday, the event hosts a pow-wow starting at 11:00 am. This event is located in front of the Behavioral Health Center and open to community members and all visitors! For more info: http://bit.ly/2vZ9H7h.

Eclipse of the Ring, Warm Springs Nation Boxing Team, Aug. 19th
Location: VFW Hall, 1191 Hollywood Blvd, Warm Springs, OR 97761

The Warm Springs Nation Boxing Team’s Eclipse of the Ring will happen on Saturday night at the VFW Hall. Weight in will be held from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm followed by medical checks at 2:00 pm. Gates open at 4:00 pm with boxing starting at 5:00 pm. Alcohol and drug free event. For more info, contact Austin Smith at 541-325-2798.

Planetarium & Student Robotics Competition, Aug. 20th
Location: Warm Springs K-8 Academy, 50 Chukar Road, Warm Springs, OR 97761

Tribal youth are invited to join the Northwestern Earth and Sciences Pipeline for a Planetarium and Student Robotics Competition on Sunday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Warm Springs K-8 Academy. This event is hosted by the Northwestern Earth and Space Sciences Pipeline, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the Warm Springs K-8 Academy. For more info: http://bit.ly/2wcIvRo.

Star Gazing Party, Aug. 20th
Location: Warm Springs K-8 Academy, 50 Chukar Road, Warm Springs, OR 97761

Tribal youth, community members and guests are invited to join the Northwestern Earth and Sciences Pipeline for a Star Gazing Party on Sunday from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am at the Warm Springs K-8 Academy football field. This event is hosted by the Northwestern Earth and Space Sciences Pipeline, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the Warm Springs K-8 Academy. For more info: http://bit.ly/2tVAUu3.

Solar Eclipse Viewing/NASA Balloon Launch, Aug. 21st
Location: Warm Springs K-8 Academy, 50 Chukar Road, Warm Springs, OR 97761

Tribal youth, community members and guests are invited to join the Northwestern Earth and Sciences Pipeline for solar eclipse viewing from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at the Warm Springs K-8 Academy football field. Event organizers will provide free solar eclipse glasses, solar eclipse viewing telescopes, opportunities to take a photo of the Sun, potential live streaming from balloon flights and opportunities to explore the solar system. Experts will be on site to answer questions.

Tribal teams will also be launching high altitude balloons. Preparation begins at 8 am with the first set of balloons launching between 8:50 am and 9:10 am. The second set of balloons will launch between 9:10 am and 9:20 am.

This event is hosted by the Northwestern Earth and Space Sciences Pipeline, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the Warm Springs K-8 Academy. For more info: http://bit.ly/2vcY0Me.

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