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Sandra Ramos of the National Parks Conservation Association took this photo just as the solar eclipse was near at its peak just before noon last Saturday. She was among between 250 and 300 people attending a solar eclipse viewing and celebration at the Big Thicket Visitor’s Center near Kountze last Saturday. More event photos inside. -
People of all ages put on special solar eclipse viewing glasses to watch the special event in the sky shortly before noon Saturday.A large crowd of people came to the Big Thicket Visitor’s Center to celebrate the 49th anniversary of the Big Thicket Preserve and to watch the eclipse. Dan Eakin photo
The Big Thicket National Preserve celebrated its 49th anniversary last Saturday in conjunction with a solar eclipse, and the event was a big success.
Megan Urban, preserve public information officer, said between 250 and 300 people came to spend much of the day enjoying the pretty weather, taking advantage of the treats available at the event, and getting to watch the moon go between the earth…
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