YUKON, Okla. (KOKH) — The southeast corner of Oklahoma will be in the path of the totality of Monday's solar eclipse.
According to Jennifer Morris, owner and CEO of Let's Go Lux Travel, accommodation bookings are going fast.
She urged last-minute travelers to the region to act quickly to find a spot while some remain available.
A given area experiencing a total eclipse is extremely rare, according to Texas A&M researchersso this could be a unique chance to see one.
According to Morris, “It's a very small town. She doesn't like coming to Oklahoma City…just be prepared.”
Friday evening, Choctaw Landing in Hochatown had some availability. Raymond Gary State Park, near Fort Towson, also had an RV site and a cabin that the website describes as “primitive.”
On the other hand, the HiWay Inn in Broken Bow and the Comfort Suites in Idabel were already full.
“I told everyone: Leave early, stay put and leave late,” Morris added.
Heavy traffic jams are expected, so Morris urged visitors to bring all their necessary supplies with them and be prepared to stay a while even after the eclipse ends.
Morris believes the April 8 eclipse could be the largest tourism event the region has ever seen, with about 60,000 visitors expected in southeastern Oklahoma.
Morris shared, “Everyone I've talked to is extremely excited. They've said they're just flying by the seat of their pants and they're super excited, but they're also a little nervous about what will be the result.”
Morris urged travelers to be respectful of area residents when dealing with the influx of visitors.
