Yes, another total solar eclipse photo gallery
August 22, 2017 | Bobby Burch
Like tens of thousands of people near the “path of totality,” the Kansas City Startup Foundation team trekked northward Monday to bask in the rarity of a total solar eclipse.
As you can see from the photos, it was a tad cloudy at Smithville Lake — about 40 miles southeast of the crowds in St. Joseph — but it nonetheless was an unforgettable experience. Hope you enjoy!
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