Eclipse Hotels

 Looks like hotels in Carbondale and the path of the eclipse are 99% sold out the weekend of the eclipse with rooms going for up to $850. The city apparently still has space available at Evergreen Park for $500-$700 for the weekend. and apparently still has space available As the Eclipse gets closer, though, I would expect them to sell out, though not without some grumbling.

Evergreen lake

Stay out of Evergreen Lake for the immediate future. The long spell of hot dry weather has cause significant algae growth in the lake which could harm people and pets swimming in the lake. Hope we get some rain soon.

Evergreen Park

For some reason, the gates to the eastern (main) entrance to Evergreen Park were closed last week and Monday. Cars could still enter the park through the western entrance and visitors could walk to the playground area. No signs posted and have not heard any reason as to why these gates were closed.

BMX Track

Here is a shot of the "Closed" sign of the Evergreen Park BMX Track sent in by a reader of the blog.  Seems a shame the Park District was unable to find money to keep it open while they have through themselves fully into finding funding for the Carbondale Splash Park

Evergreen Park BMX Track

Here are a couple of photos of the now derelict Evergreen Park BMX track, circa 1998








As you can see, it got quite a bit of use back then.  Thanks to a blog reader for calling these to my attention.