https://apnews.com/article/total-solar-eclipse-preparations-3c89c742d049fa9cb820953f26234a2e

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Stock up on groceries. Print off driving directions. And be very, very patient.

Small towns and rural enclaves along the path of April's total solar eclipse are steeling for huge crowds of sun chasers who plan to catch a glimpse of day turning into dusk in North America.