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Where To Get Your Solar Eclipse Glasses In The CSRA

Author Darasha

If you haven’t heard by now the Solar Eclipse is coming and it will be the last one until 2044!

There is not much preparation that we humans have to do when waiting to see the Solar Eclipse. One of the biggest things with a Solar Eclipse is not looking directly into it. You must have special eclipse glasses to safely view it.

If you are wondering where can I get solar eclipse glasses here in the CSRA, we’ve got you covered.

Circle K Convenience Store

Lowes

Sprint Gas Station

Most Eye Glass Stores 

Even these local chain restaurants are getting in on the eclipse fun.

Sonic stores are giving away free eclipse glasses with the purchase of its new Blackout Slush Float.

Smoothie King stores are offering free eclipse glasses to anyone who orders a 20 oz or larger Eclipse Berry Blitz smoothie.

Solar Eclipse Foodie Deals

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme is coming out with a new doughnut made especially for the heavenly event, available from April 5 to 8. The Total Solar Eclipse Doughnut is made by dipping their Original Glazed Doughnut in black chocolate icing, lined with buttercream made with Oreo pieces, highlighted by an entire Oreo cookie in the center. This creation will be topped with silver sprinkles.

Marco’s Pizza

Pizza lovers have a week to take advantage of Marco’s Pizza’s half-price offerings. Customers can use the promo code ECLIPSE when ordering online or through the chain’s app to get the 50% discount on all menu-price pizzas. Available from the day of the eclipse through April 14.

In some areas, they are even closing their business for a few minutes to check out the solar eclipse. The Solar Eclipse is to take place Monday, April 8 and the event will begin at 1:50 p.m. and finish at 4:23 p.m. for a total of 2 hours and 33 minutes. Now for the complete rundown on the upcoming Solar Eclipse, click here to see what you should expect.

5 Outdoor Local Attractions In The CSRA That You Probably Didn't Know About

Spring is here and Summer is not too far behind. These are the seasons to get out and explore, whether that’s out of town or right here in the CSRA.

For those who want to unleash the adventure right here in the area, below are just a few local attractions that can help with that. Most fascinating discoveries are right under our noses you just have to get out and find it –  even in your hometown,  sometimes you have to put on your tourist hat. By doing that you can uncover hidden gems like local markets, new restaurants, and more.

With the weather getting warmer and the days getting later, many of us are looking to have a good time outdoors. That can be with a morning jog, a picnic in the park, or a night under the stars.

Augusta and the surrounding cities are filled with a lot of things, but sometimes you’ve just got to look for them. A great way to keep up with what’s going on in the area is to find a schedule of events and mark them down. Oftentimes, if something fun is going on in the area, it may pop up on our social media page and then we forget what the event or business was and never see the pop-up again.

Concerts, plays, sports events, block parties, food festivals, and more are all starting to ramp back up.

But maybe you’re looking for something to really wow you. Something different than your everyday activity. We’ve got you! These local attractions below have a little bit of it all. From camping in style to feeding and petting donkeys.

Here is a list of 5 local attractions in the CSRA that you probably haven’t heard of – but it’s okay these will have your spring and summer days filled with local fun.

 

  • Eudora Wildlife Safari Park

    Eudora Wildlife Safari Park, home to over 300 exotic animals, is located in Salley, South Carolina. It is home to the first drive-thru safari park in South Carolina. It is about an hour away from Augusta.

  • The Glamp Inn


    The Glamp Inn features 4 Luxury glamping sites on Clarks Hill Lake, Lincolnton GA. Domes come complete with ensuite bathrooms, kitchenettes and the option of a queen bed suite or the double queen loft, an outdoor 10 X 24 furnished deck, and a fireplace. You also request food and spa service.

  • Jetski Augusta

    One of the first things you think of when it gets hot outdoors is when can I get to the water? Take a few trips up and down the Savannah River with Jetski Augusta.

  • Stallings Island (Donkey Island)


    Stallings Island is an archeological site, located in the Savannah River. There are wild donkeys on the island that many people go to see by Kayak.

  • Hunt’s Xtreme Outdoors


    For those that want to get active outdoors, this is for you! Located in Hephzibah, this place has it all from fishing to a gun range. They also have ATV/UTV and dirtbike trails, along with axe throwing and pond rafting.

Darasha Singleton is a native of Augusta, Georgia who serves as the Digital Content Coordinator at Beasley Media Group. If you think there is nothing to do in Augusta, check her posts! You're sure to find something to do. Aside from work, Darasha enjoys going to the Saturday Market on the River and any local festivals.

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