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If you're just now planning to travel for next week's total solar eclipse, you're a little behind.

Hotels are booked up and campgrounds are sold out in the narrow path stretching from Maine to Texas where the full eclipse will be visible.

Nearly 4 million people are expected to make the trip to be in that path of totality, according to cartographer Michael Ziller.

And some of you are taking part.

This is Mike.

I'm calling from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania.

My wife and I plan to drive to the Cleveland area in Ohio to watch the solar eclipse.

We'll be prepared to drive a few hours in any direction based on the weather in order to have our best shot at seeing

the eclipse. Emergency declarations are being put in place in anticipation of the

surge. That burst of travel has led to spending boom in many areas and

local businesses are taking advantage of the extra foot traffic from watch

parties to solar eclipse themed menus. After the break we explore how cities and local businesses are preparing for the

spending boom. And how should you prepare if you plan on traveling to see the solar event?

I'm Jen White. You're listening to the what-a podcast where we get to the heart of the story.

We'll be back with more in just a moment.

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Dairy farmer Tyler Webb shares how he and his family work with nature to manage challenges on the farm.

When I think of land stewardship, it's taking the opportunity to like slowly walk through your farm,

to listen. through your

way to listen, to try to observe subtle patterns.

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