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• February 12, 2021

Trucker Path is an app to help you find truck stops, available parking and check weigh stations status. For their annual Best Truck Stops award, Truckers Path uses in-app ratings, reviews and driver feedback to determine the top 20 chain and independent truck stops. The Top 5 Lists are created by users voting on those top 20 locations by the app users.

The Trucker Path Top 5 best independent truck stops are:

• Noble’s Restaurant and Truck Stop, Corinth, Kentucky | Rating: 4.6
• Big Apple Travel Center, Joplin, Missouri | Rating: 4.7
• Russell’s Truck & Travel Center, Glenrio, New Mexico | Rating: 4.5
• Tennessean Truck Stop, Cornersville, Tennessee | Rating: 4.5
• Gee Cee’s Truck Stop, Toledo, Washington | Rating 4.7

The Trucker Path Top 5 chain owned truck stops are:

• Mach 1 #12, Frankfort, Illinois | Rating: 4.4
• Love’s Travel Stop #763, Hampshire, Illinois | Rating: 4.2
• Sapp Bros Travel Center, Harrisonville, Missouri | Rating: 4.4
• Flying J Travel Center #1171, Mesquite, Nevada | Rating: 4.1
• Mr. Gas Travel Center, Jerome, Idaho | Rating: 4.6

In addition to the national winners of the Trucker’s Choice Award, Trucker Path has also released the top 5 truck stops in each continental state and along the I-75, I-80 and I-95 highways.

California:

Connecticut:, massachusetts:, mississippi:, new hampshire:, new jersey:, new mexico:, north carolina:, north dakota:, south carolina:, south dakota:, washington:, west virginia:, i-75 highway:, i-80 highway:, i-95 highway:.

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WATCH | A sneak peek inside new Buc-ee’s opening Tuesday in Richmond

RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) - Buc-ee’s, known as a huge one-stop-shop for all your travel needs, and then some, is set to open its newest location in Richmond this coming Tuesday, April 19.

“We are a family travel center, we’re not a truck stop,” Buc-ee’s Operational Regional Manager Josh Smith said. “We don’t even allow 18-wheelers on the property.”

The new Buc-ee’s is located right off exit 83 on I-75 in Richmond. The first thing you’ll notice are rows and rows of gas pumps.

“Probably the biggest gas station that most have ever seen,” Smith said.

It’s Texas influenced, so just about everything is on a large scale. The inside alone is 53,000 square feet.

“You’re going to stop in for a 15 minute break and it’s going to end up being an hour and a half,” Smith said.

If you’re in a rush, the smells will slow you down.

“Fresh chopped brisket on the board,” Smith said.

Fresh chopped brisket, sweets, and more.

“Our beaver nuggets are our most popular items in the entire store,” Smith said.

Smith said they have everything from toys, to swimsuits, to cowhides, to spa items.

Every traveler is looking for a clean bathroom, and employees said they’ve got you covered.

“There’s an attendant in there 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” Smith said.

At the intersection of Kentucky and Texas, this is poised to be a popular spot. But will it negatively impact traffic being so close to the interstate?

“What we will do is watch very carefully what happens initially with the traffic, and if necessary we will contact the transportation cabinet,” Richmond Mayor Robert Blythe said.

Buc-ee’s opens Tuesday, April 19 at 6:00 a.m. An official grand opening ceremony will be that same day at 11:00 a.m. After that, Buc-ee’s will be open 24/7.

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Buc-ee ‘s will unveil its newest travel center in Richmond, Kentucky, on April 19.

Located at 1013 Buc-ee’s Boulevard, the northeast corner of I-75 and Duncannon Lane, Buc-ee’s Richmond is the first Buc-ee’s in Kentucky. The store occupies more than 53,000 square feet and offers 120 fuel positions, as well as thousands of snack, meal and drink options for travelers on the go.

The new travel center also offers the same award-winning restrooms, cheap gas, products and service that have won the hearts, trust and business of millions in the South for nearly 40 years. Buc-ee’s favorites including Texas barbeque, homemade fudge, kolaches, Beaver Nuggets, jerky and fresh pastries will all be available.

Founded in 1982, Buc-ee’s now has 35 stores across Texas, including the world’s largest convenience store. Buc-ee’s began its multi-state expansion in 2019, and has since opened two travel centers in Alabama, two in Florida and two in Georgia. Buc-ee’s broke ground on its first location in South Carolina in 2020, then broke ground on its first Kentucky and Tennessee outposts in 2021, which it followed with two more ground-breakings in Alabama. In 2022, Buc-ee’s announced the development of its first stores in Colorado, Mississippi and Missouri.

Buc-ee’s Richmond will bring 175 new jobs to the area with starting pay beginning above minimum wage, full benefits, a 6% matching 401k and three weeks of paid vacation.

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Texans in the Bluegrass State, rejoice! Buc-ee's is coming to Kentucky

That sound you heard Tuesday afternoon was Texas transplants in the Bluegrass State rejoicing at the news that Buc-ee's is opening a travel center in Kentucky.

A groundbreaking ceremony where the gas station, restaurant and general store will stand in Richmond, the home of Eastern Kentucky University around 30 miles south of Lexington, is set for April 13, with construction to commence after the event. No timetable for its opening has been released, but it'll be the first Buc-ee's in Kentucky when it opens.

“We’re excited to add Kentucky to our family of stores expanding throughout the Southeast,” Stan Beard, director of real estate for Buc-ee’s, said in a release. “Richmond is a vibrant city in the heart of the gorgeous Bluegrass region of the state, and we are thrilled to have this location as our first in the state of Kentucky.”

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Buc-ee's touted its "award-winning restrooms" more than once in a news release announcing the groundbreaking, which is something that should appeal to pretty much 100% of travelers, but it's more than your average rest stop.

The space will occupy more than 53,000 square feet and will offer around 120 fuel stations outside, while selling snacks and other meal options for travelers who enter the center. Texas barbecue will be available, according to the release, along with fudge, kolaches and other pastries, jerky and something called "Beaver nuggets."

Buc-ee's also plans to bring 200 full-time jobs to Kentucky with its new development, which will stand at the southeast corner of Interstate 75 and Duncannon Lane.

Buc-ee's is a Lone Star State staple. The company was founded in Texas in 1982 and became popular in the region. It's recently expanded through the Southeast, with new locations in Florida, Georgia and Alabama, and another center under construction in South Carolina.

Lucas Aulbach can be reached at [email protected], 502-582-4649 or on Twitter @LucasAulbach .

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Buc-ee’s to host groundbreaking ceremony for richmond, ky travel center april 13.

Buc-ee's April 6, 2021

RICHMOND, Ky. , April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —  Buc-ee’s , home of the world’s cleanest bathrooms, freshest food and friendliest beaver, will break ground on its new travel center in Richmond, Kentucky , on April 13, 2021 , at 1:00 p.m. EST .

Located at the southeast corner of Interstate 75 and Duncannon Lane , Buc-ee’s Richmond marks the first Buc-ee’s travel center in Kentucky . The outpost continues Buc-ee’s multi-state expansion across the South, joining two recently opened locations in Florida , as well as stores in Georgia and Alabama . Buc-ee’s first travel center in South Carolina is also currently under construction, and is slated to open in 2022. Additionally, Buc-ee’s continues to operate 38 locations in Texas , where it was founded almost four decades ago.

Buc-ee’s Richmond will occupy more than 53,300 square feet and offer approximately 120 fueling positions just outside its store with thousands of snack, meal and drink options for travelers on the go. The new travel center will also feature the same award-winning restrooms, cheap gas, quality products and excellent service that have won the hearts, trust and business of millions in the South for nearly 40 years. Buc-ee’s favorites including Texas barbeque, homemade fudge, kolaches, Beaver nuggets, jerky and fresh pastries will all be available as well.

Attendees of the Buc-ee’s Richmond groundbreaking ceremony will include Mayor Robert Blythe of Richmond ; City Manager Rob Minerich of Richmond ; Executive Director David Stipes of the Richmond Industrial Development Corporation; and members of the City of Richmond Board of Commissioners.

“We’re excited to add Kentucky to our family of stores expanding throughout the Southeast,” said Stan Beard of Buc-ee’s. “ Richmond is a vibrant city in the heart of the gorgeous Bluegrass region of the state, and we are thrilled to have this location as our first in the State of Kentucky .”

Throughout the project, Buc-ee’s corporate development team will work closely alongside state and local leadership. Buc-ee’s Richmond will bring 200 permanent, full-time jobs to the area with great pay, full benefits, 401k and three weeks of vacation. Buc-ee’s remains committed to providing a friendly, safe and fun stop for travelers everywhere.

About Buc-ee’s

Buc-ee’s is the world’s most-loved travel center. Founded in 1982, Buc-ee’s now has 38 stores across Texas , including the world’s largest convenience store. Buc-ee’s began its multi-state expansion in 2019, and has since opened two travel centers in Alabama , two in Florida , and one in Georgia . Buc-ee’s broke ground on its first location in South Carolina in 2020, and will break ground on its first Kentucky outpost in 2021. Buc-ee’s is known for pristine bathrooms, a large amount of fueling positions, friendly service, Buc-ee’s apparel and fresh, delicious food. Originally launched and still headquartered in Texas , Buc-ee’s has combined traditional quality and modern efficiency to redefine traveling for their customers. For more information, visit www.buc-ees.com .

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15 Best Things to Do in Richmond (KY)

This historic college town in Central Kentucky sits in rambling green countryside strewn with farms, wineries and places of immense historical importance.

One is the site of Fort Boonesborough, founded by the famed frontiersman Daniel Boone after he and his men crossed the Kentucky River in 1775.

The Battle of Richmond, a Confederate victory, was fought across a big swathe of Richmond and Madison County in August of 1862.

You can wander across a piece of the battlefield and check out the visitor center in a house that was standing half a century before the battle took place.

Last but not least, the Eastern Kentucky University campus mingles with downtown Richmond, and is home to the top performing arts venue in the region, for big-time music acts and comedians.

1. Fort Boonesborough State Park

At the very spot where Daniel Boone (1734-1820) and his party crossed the Kentucky River some 250 years ago is a replica of the settlement they founded.

Open April through October, this is both a well-preserved archeological site and a riveting living history museum. The replica fort has a remarkable level of detail, down to the blockhouses, cabins and period-appropriate furnishings.

To make things a little more real you’ll come across reenactors performing demonstrations of 18th-century crafts and day–to-day skills. There’s a lot of interpretive signage across the site, all informed by the latest archeological research.

The wider park is a haven for birdlife, including nesting wild turkeys, and has plentiful amenities such as a boat launch on the river, a campground, hiking trails, a miniature golf course, a swimming pool and a gift shop.

2. White Hall State Historic Site

Couched in the undulating farmland north of Richmond is a home of the planter, emancipationist and U.S. Minister to Russia, Cassius Marcellus Clay (1810-1903).

Clay was born to the businessman and slave owner, Green Clay, who built this house in 1791. That original building was enlarged by Cassius Clay’s wife while he was in Russia, so this 45-room mansion now has a blend of Georgian and Italianate styles.

At White Hall you’ll get to know several generations of the Clay family, including Cassius Clay’s daughters who were active suffragists at the turn of the 20th century.

The house has rare technology for the time, such as indoor plumbing and central heating, and is complete with Clay family heirlooms and period furnishings.

3. Battlefield Park

A large parcel of the enormous site of the Battle of Richmond has been preserved, around ten minutes southeast of Richmond on US Highway 421.

With numerous interpretive signs along 2.5-miles of trails, it’s easy to get the lay of the land and understand the course of the battle that happened at this very place 160+ years ago.

At the heart of Battlefield Park is the 1824 Pleasant View home, which served as a hospital following the battle.

There’s a Civil War reenactment in the park in late August each year, as well as a Native American pow wow at the end of September.

4. Battle of Richmond Visitors Center

For more context on the Battle of Richmond, set a course for this visitors center and museum, located in the historic 1811 Rogers House.

This attraction gives a comprehensive overview of the course of the battle, with the help of a topographical map complete with buildings from the period.

Among the many other exhibits are period costume and furniture, a preserved surgeon’s kit, correspondence, flags, personal items belong to Union general Mahlon Manson (1820-1895) and a host of objects recovered from the battlefield, including horseshoes, cannonballs, musketballs and a wealth of arrowheads predating the battle.

5. Eastern Kentucky University (EKU)

Interwoven with downtown Richmond is the leafy main campus for EKU, which is on the old site of Central University (founded 1874). The main landmark is the Colonial Revival Keen Johnson Building, with its fine pediment and cupola.

This was a WPA project from 1939, and standing out front is a statue of Daniel Boone. For years people have been rubbing his left foot for luck, as you’ll see when you get close.

We’ll talk about the fantastic EKU Center for the Arts below, but another public attraction is the Hummel Planetarium, unveiled in 1988 and usually welcoming the public to its theater for pre-recorded shows followed by an enthralling Star Talk presentation.

6. EKU Center for the Arts

One of the big attractions on the EKU campus, just a stone’s throw from downtown Richmond is the premier performing arts stage for Central Kentucky.

This top-notch facility was officially opened in 2011 and houses a state-of-the-art 2,000 seat performance hall for concerts, comedy shows, dance performances, broadway shows, talks, political debates and children’s entertainment.

The stellar list of past performers features Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Jerry Seinfeld, Air Supply, Chris Tomlin, Styx, Micky Dolenz and many more.

Also look out for compelling exhibitions by EKU departments in the Grand Tier I Lobby on the second floor.

7. Downtown Richmond

Threaded by Main Street, Richmond’s central commercial district is a U.S. Historic District with 60 contributing buildings. The reference point is the Greek Revival Madison County Courthouse (1849), still the seat of local government.

On your way along Main Street, you could spend a little time reading the information signs and historical markers in front of this landmark.

Befitting a college town, downtown Richmond is as vital as they get, with an exciting roster of restaurants and bars, as well as assorted local stores for bicycles/bicycling accessories, antiques, homewares, books, furniture and fashion.

If you’re inspired by the local architecture, be sure to swing by the Richmond Visitor Center for a map itemizing more than 70 historic residences, churches and civic buildings on the Richmond Downtown Walking Tour of Homes.

8. Lake Reba Park

Richmond’s top park is on the west shore of a 75-acre fishing lake on the eastern margins of the city.

Safe to say, there’s a lot going on at Lake Reba, with an 18-hole public golf course, an aquatic center and a family entertainment center, all of which we’ll cover later in this list.

You’ve also got Camp Catalpa and its disc golf course on the east shore. April through October you can rent a kayak at Lake Reba from KY Paddle Adventures, while there’s a public boat ramp and fish cleaning station.

On shore there’s a sizable athletic complex, as well as a 1.5-mile walking trail, a sensational new Universal Playground, a dog park and three shelters that can be reserved.

9. Paradise Cove Aquatic Center

This public water park helps to turn Lake Reba into a complete outdoor destination in the summer months.

Among the facilities at Paradise Cove there’s a play pool with four slides, a variety of play features and zero-depth entry.

Two of those slides start at 40 feet above the park. The play pool is accompanied by an eight-lane lap pool and a diving area.

There are numerous shade structures all around the center to help you escape the sun, together with a modern bathhouse and a concession stand with reasonable prices.

10. Chenault Vineyard

In the picture-perfect hills west of Richmond, this vineyard and winery was founded by a husband and wife team in 2016.

The vines are planted on 500 bucolic acres, and when you come to visit, you can walk a 3.5-mile trail as part of the experience.

Chenault Vineyards offers tours and tasting sessions, and the scenery from the patio is breathtaking.

There’s live music most weekends, in a wide variety of genres on the patio during good weather, and this moves inside to the winery’s restaurants for the winter months.

A few wines available at the time of writing were varietals like Cabernet Franc, Riesling and Chardonnay, as well as a choice of blends like the dry red, which is aged for six months in newly emptied bourbon barrels.

11. Deer Run Stables

Just off I-75 to the north of Richmond there’s an equestrian facility on 100 picturesque acres. Among the amenities at Deer Run Stables are two outdoor riding arenas and an indoor arena measuring 12,000 square feet.

March through October you visit for a variety of activities (by appointment) including horseback rides along the seven miles of trails, pony rides for kids, hayrides, camping, picnics, bonfires and more.

Guided trail rides last for one hour, leading you through beautiful pasture, grassland, woods and along a stream. Horsemanship lessons are available on the second and fourth Saturday of the month.

12. Adventure Falls

Open in the summer season, this family entertainment center by Lake Reba has a range of attractions for all ages.

The star of the show is the lakefront 18-hole miniature course, with nine holes that are ADA accessible. The course has tricky elevation changes and a lot of water features to test the most skilled putters.

In addition Adventure Falls has eight batting cages with state-of-the-art Iron Mike pitching hands. You can rent helmets and bats when you purchase tokens (one is good for 20 pitches).

Finally there’s a set of three shuffleboard courts located next to the miniature golf course, with sticks and pucks also available for rental.

13. Madison County Farmers’ Market

If you don’t mind the trip there’s a great farmers’ market at the Lowe’s Parking Lot at 814 Eastern Bypass.

This takes place on Saturday mornings, May through November. During the growing season there’s a market at the Carter Building on the EKU campus on Thursday mornings.

The market is where you can discover the rich agriculture all around Richmond, with an abundance of fruit and vegetables May through October.

You can also pick up local specialty foods, baked goods, meats, honey, jams, jellies, preserves, sauces, artisanal cheeses, prepared food, crafts, organic soaps and a lot besides.

14. Gibson Bay Golf Course

The public golf course next to Lake Reba is highly-rated and was listed among the country’s best new courses when it opened in 1993.

Gibson Bay Golf Course has bent grass greens, fairways and tees, with a choice of five tee boxes on every hole, catering for all skill levels.

Something to note about this course is its open layout, which means you have to account for the wind when you pick your shots.

For an additional challenge, the greens are embedded in the hillsides and guarded by mounds and strategically positioned bunkers.

Accompanying the main course is a nine-hole short course, perfect for beginners, with two holes requiring shots across a lake.

15. Richmond Centre

Just off the I-75 in the west of Richmond is a large outdoor shopping center with a multitude of big box stores and chain restaurants.

For a quick run down you’ve got branches of JC Penney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, PetSmart, TJ Maxx, rue 21, Bath & Body Works and HomeGoods, to list a small few.

Food-wise there’s Buffalo Wild Wings, Panera Bread, Chick-Fil-A, Olive Garden and Logan’s Roadhouse.

Richmond Centre can also cater to family outings, groups of friends and date nights, thanks to the Cinemark theater, with typical discounts on matinees and Tuesdays.

15 Best Things to Do in Richmond (KY):

• Fort Boonesborough State Park
• White Hall State Historic Site
• Battlefield Park
• Battle of Richmond Visitors Center
• Eastern Kentucky University (EKU)
• EKU Center for the Arts
• Downtown Richmond
• Lake Reba Park
• Paradise Cove Aquatic Center
• Chenault Vineyard
• Deer Run Stables
• Adventure Falls
• Madison County Farmers’ Market
• Gibson Bay Golf Course
• Richmond Centre

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Solar eclipse maps show 2024 totality path, peak times and how much of the eclipse people could see across the U.S.

By Aliza Chasan

Updated on: April 9, 2024 / 5:00 AM EDT / CBS News

A total solar eclipse  crossed North America Monday with parts of 15 U.S. states within the path of totality. Maps show  where and when astronomy fans could see the big event  as skies darkened in the middle of the day Monday, April 8.

The total eclipse first appeared along Mexico's Pacific Coast at around 11:07 a.m. PDT, then traveled across a swath of the U.S., from Texas to Maine, and into Canada.

About 31.6 million people live in the path of totality , the area where the moon fully blocked out the sun , according to NASA. The path ranged between 108 and 122 miles wide. An additional 150 million people live within 200 miles of the path of totality.

Solar eclipse path of totality map for 2024

The total solar eclipse started over the Pacific Ocean, and the first location in continental North America that experienced totality was Mexico's Pacific Coast, around 11:07 a.m. PDT, according to NASA. From there, the path continued into Texas, crossing more than a dozen states before the eclipse enters Canada in southern Ontario. The eclipse exited continental North America at around 5:16 p.m. NDT from Newfoundland, Canada.

The path of totality included portions of the following states:

• Pennsylvania
• New Hampshire

Small parts of Tennessee and Michigan also experienced the total solar eclipse.

Several major cities across the U.S. were included in the eclipse's path of totality, while many others saw a partial eclipse. These were some of the best major cities for eclipse viewing — though the weather was a factor :

• San Antonio, Texas (partially under the path)
• Austin, Texas
• Waco, Texas
• Dallas, Texas
• Little Rock, Arkansas
• Indianapolis, Indiana
• Dayton, Ohio
• Cleveland, Ohio
• Buffalo, New York
• Rochester, New York
• Syracuse, New York
• Burlington, Vermont

Map of when the solar eclipse reached totality across its path

The eclipse began in the U.S. as a partial eclipse beginning at 12:06 p.m. CDT near Eagle Pass, Texas, before progressing to totality by about 1:27 p.m. CDT and then moving along its path to the northeast over the following few hours.

NASA shared times for several cities in the path of totality across the U.S. People could have also  checked their ZIP code on NASA's map  to see when the eclipse was to reach them if they were on, or near, the path of totality — or if they saw a partial eclipse instead.

How much of the eclipse did people see if they live outside the totality path?

While the April 8 eclipse covered a wide swath of the U.S., outside the path of totality observers may have spotted a partial eclipse, where the moon covers some, but not all, of the sun, according to NASA. The closer they were to the path of totality, the larger the portion of the sun that was hidden.

NASA allowed viewers to input a ZIP code and see how much of the sun was to be covered in their locations.

Could there be cloud cover be during the solar eclipse?

Some areas along the path of totality had a higher likelihood of cloud cover that could interfere with viewing the eclipse. Here is a map showing the historical trends in cloud cover this time of year. 

You could have checked the latest forecast for your location with our partners at The Weather Channel .

Where did the solar eclipse reach totality for the longest?

Eclipse viewers near Torreón, Mexico, got to experience totality for the longest. Totality there lasted 4 minutes, 28 seconds, according to NASA. 

Most places along the centerline of the path of totality saw a totality duration of between 3.5 and 4 minutes, according to NASA. Some places in the U.S. came close to the maximum; Kerrville, Texas, had a totality duration of 4 minutes, 24 seconds.

What is the path of totality for the 2044 solar eclipse?

The next total solar eclipse that will be visible from the contiguous U.S. will be on Aug. 23, 2044.

Astronomy fans in the U.S. will have far fewer opportunities to see the 2044 eclipse they had on April 8. NASA has not yet made maps available for the 2044 eclipse but, according to The Planetary Society , the path of totality will only touch three states.

The 2024 eclipse will start in Greenland, pass over Canada and end as the sun sets in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota, according to the Planetary Society.

Aliza Chasan is a digital producer at 60 Minutes and CBSNews.com. She has previously written for outlets including PIX11 News, The New York Daily News, Inside Edition and DNAinfo. Aliza covers trending news, often focusing on crime and politics.

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